Luíz Trochillo, best known as Luizinho and named fans Pequeno Polegar (born in São Paulo, Brasil, March 7, 1930 – died January 17, 1998) was an association footballer who played as a striker.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luiz Trochillo | ||
| Date of birth | March 7, 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | January 17, 1998 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1943–1948 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1948–1962; 1964–1967 | Corinthians | 605 | (172) |
| 1963 | Juventus | ||
| International career | |||
| 1955–1957 | Brazil | 11 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was a skilled dribbler and for some veteran Corinthians supporters the greatest player of the club history.
He played entire career (1949–1967) with Corinthians, except in season 1962–63 when play for Clube Atlético Juventus. He won three São Paulo State Championship in 1951, 1952 and 1954. He died at 67 years old.
References
edit- ^ "Luís Trochillo". worldfootball.net. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
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