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Right Midfielder: Garrincha (Brazil)

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Garrincha

Garrincha became a global star along with his teammate Pele when he won the World Cup with Brazil in 1958. He scored 2 goals in that tournament and set up a few more to become an indispensable part of that great Brazil team. He achieved even greater heights as a footballer when he almost single-handedly won the World Cup for Brazil again in 1962. Pele got injured in Brazil’s 2nd match of that tournament and could not take further part in it. The onus was on Garrincha to deliver and he did so in sparkling style. He scored 3 goals and was adjudged the best player of the tournament.

Garrincha was quite possibly the greatest dribbler of all time. He also boasted of the greatest right foot in football. Garrincha took part in 3 World Cups, played 12 matches and scored 5 goals.

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