Grêmio pay tribute to Everaldo, World Cup-winning left-back from 1970 | OneFootball

Grêmio used its social media this Wednesday to honor the idol Everaldo, a historic left-back of the club and champion of the 1970 World Cup with the Brazilian National Team. The player, who was born 81 years ago, in 1944, remains remembered as one of the symbols of Grêmio's history.

Grêmio Idol

A product of the tricolor youth academy, Everaldo stood out in the main team in the 1960s and was a key player in the achievements of the Gaucho Championship three-peat in 1966, 1967, and 1968. His good performance led him to the National Team, where he was part of the squad that shone in Mexico, helping Brazil win the world championship three-peat.

“Eighty-one years ago, Everaldo was born. A product of the #BaseGremista, the left-back was a three-time state champion with the Tricolor, in '66, '67, and '68. With the National Team, he won the 1970 World Cup. He left us in '74, but remains immortalized as the golden star on our flag,” highlighted the club from Rio Grande do Sul.

Tragic Death

However, the promising career was cut short prematurely. In October 1974, Everaldo died in a car accident when returning from a trip from Cachoeira do Sul to Porto Alegre.

Even five decades after his passing, the former left-back remains immortalized as one of the great names in the history of Grêmio and Brazilian football.

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