Vavá (footballer, born 1929)

Walter José Pereira (born 5 April 1929), better known as Vavá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Vavá
Personal information
Full name Walter José Pereira
Date of birth (1929-04-05) 5 April 1929 (age 95)
Place of birth Sacramento, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1949–1954 Atlético Mineiro 118 (58)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 February 2024

Career

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A versatile striker, Vavá played for Atlético Mineiro in the early 1950s, being state champion three times and top scorer in 1952 with 15 goals. In total he made 118 appearances and scored 58 goals for the club.[1][2] He was part of the trip to Europe that became known as "Campeão do Gelo".[3] Vavá ended his career prematurely in 1954 due to a serious heart problem, but later worked at the club as director and manager of some players, such as center forward Renaldo.[4]

Honours

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Atlético Mineiro
Individual
  • 1952 Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 15 goals

References

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  1. ^ "Walter José Pereira". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Minas Gerais State Championship -- List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ^ "European Trip of Atlético Mineiro 1950". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Ex-atacante do Galo relembra a saga da conquista do título 'Campeão do Gelo". Estado de Minas (in Portuguese). 18 December 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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  • Vavá at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)