Zico (footballer)

Arthur Antunes Coimbra (, born 3 March 1953), better known as Zico (), is a Brazilian football coach and former player. He played as an attacking midfielder. Zico is often called the "White Pele". He was a very good playmaker. Zico had very good technical skills. He is regarded to be one of the most clinical finishers and best passers ever. He is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. Zico is also widely known as the greatest Brazilian footballer to never win the World Cup. He was recognised as one of the world's best players of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Zico is recognized as one of the best playmakers and free kick specialists. He was able to bend the ball in all directions. Zico scored the most goals from direct free kicks, with 101 goals.
Career statistics
Player
Club
This information is based on Zico's senior career totals.
1Include Copa do Brasil, Coppa Italia, JSL Cup, J.League Cup, and Emperor's Cup
2Include Copa Libertadores and Supercopa Sudamericana
3Campeonato Carioca extra tournament
4Include Intercontinental Cup
International
Managerial statistics
Honours
Player
Club
Flamengo
Campeonato Carioca: 1972, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1979 (extra), 1981, 1986
Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A: 1980, 1982, 1983
Copa Uniao: 1987
Copa Libertadores: 1981
Intercontinental Cup: 1981
Kashima Antlers
J.League Suntory Series: 1993
International
Brazil
FIFA World Cup Third place: 1978
Copa America Third place: 1979
Brazil (Beach soccer)
Beach Soccer World Championship: 1995, 1996
American Cup Beach Soccer: 1995, 1996
Individual
Bola de Ouro: 1974, 1982
Bola de Prata: 1974, 1975, 1977, 1982, 1987
Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 1975 (30 goals), 1977 (27 goals), 1978 (19 goals), 1979 (26 goals), 1982 (21 goals)
South American Footballer of the Year: 1977, 1981, 1982
South American Footballer of the Year Silver Ball: 1976, 1980
Brazilian season top scorer: 1976 (63 goals). 1977 (48 goals). 1979 (81 goals), 1980 (53 goals), 1982 (59 goals)
FIFA XI: 1979, 1982
Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A top scorer: 1980 (21 goals), 1982 (21 goals)
Copa Libertadores Best Player: 1981
Copa Libertadores top scorer: 1981
Intercontinental Cup MVP Award: 1981
FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot: 1982
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1982
World Soccer Player of the Year: 1983
Chevron Award: 1984
Serie A Player of the Year: 1984
Beach Soccer World Championship Top Scorer: 1995 (12 goals)
Beach Soccer World Championship Best Player: 1995
FIFA Order of Merit: 1996
FIFA 100: 2004
Golden Foot Legends Award: 2006
Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame: 2010
IFFHS 3rd Best Brazilian Player of the 20th century
IFFHS 7th Best South American Player of the 20th century
IFFHS 14th Best Player of the 20th century
FIFA 7th Best Player of the 20th century (FIFA Magazine and Grand Jury vote)
France Football 9th Best Player of the 20th century
World Soccer Magazine 18th Greatest Player of the 20th century
Placar 16th Best Player of the 20th century
IFFHS Legends
Records
Top scorer in Flamengo's history - 508 goals
Top scorer in Maracana Stadium - 333 goals
Japan Soccer League record for goals scored in straight matches - 11 goals in 10 matches (1992)
Flamengo record holder - Top scorer in a single season - 81 goals (1979)
Manager
Club
Fenerbahce
Super Lig: 2006-07
Turkish Super Cup: 2007
Bunyodkor
Uzbekistani Cup: 2008
Uzbek League: 2008
CSKA Moscow
Russian Super Cup: 2009
Russian Cup: 2008-09
Olympiacos
Super League Greece runners-up: 2009-10
FC Goa
Indian Super League runners-up: 2015
International
Japan
Asian Cup: 2004
Statistics
International goals
Scores and results; list Brazil's goal tally first.
References
Other websites
Zico na rede: The Movie - Documentary
Japan Football Hall of Fame at Japan Football Association
1953 births
Living people
Brazilian footballers
Brazilian football managers
1978 FIFA World Cup players
1982 FIFA World Cup players
1986 FIFA World Cup players
Japan Soccer League players
J1 League players
Kashima Antlers players
Japan national football team managers
Association football midfielders
Fenerbahce football managers
PFC CSKA Moscow managers
South American Footballer of the Year winners
FC Bunyodkor managers