Carlos Pierin, one of Santos FC's eternal idols, turns 92 today | OneFootball

Guilherme Guarche, from the Memory Center

Born on 08/28/1934, in the city of Lapa, in the state of Paraná, located 64 km from the capital Curitiba, it was there that a boy named Carlos Pierin came into the world, and he would become known in the world of football by the nickname Lalá. And it was thanks to his strong performances for Ferroviário of Paraná that he caught the attention of Santos FC directors, who did not hesitate to bring him to the team from Vila Belmiro. At the time, the Club had goalkeepers Laércio and Manga as the defenders of its goal, both regular starters for Santos.His debut in the Santos goal came on 05/03/1959 in a friendly against SE Palmeiras of Adamantina, won by Peixe 6–2, with the lineup: SFC: Lalá (Dilmar); Getúlio and Romero (Airton); Fioti, Cortez and Darci (Claudionor); Hélio, Afonsinho, Coutinho, Guerra and Cacalo (Zé Maria). The coach was China, who served as Osvaldo Brandão’s assistant.On Santos FC’s first tour of Europe, first-choice goalkeeper Laércio was injured, and Lalá took his place, playing in several matches, the most important being the final of the Teresa Herrera Tournament in La Coruña, Spain, which Santos won 4–1 against Botafogo of Rio de Janeiro.In 1961, he decided to pursue his career abroad and left Vila Belmiro to play for Atlas in Mexico, ending his time there in 1964. The following year, he played for La Salle Fútbol Club in Venezuela. In 1966, he returned to Alvinegro Praiano and later played for Paulista de Jundiaí, ending his career at Portuguesa de Desportos, where he remained until 1968. For many years, Lalá was the co-owner, together with his partner Araras, of the well-known sporting goods store Pap’s Sport, on Ana Costa Avenue, in the Gonzaga neighborhood of Santos.In goal for Santos, Lalá played 55 matches between 1959 and 1961 and won the following titles: Teresa Herrera Tournament Champion, Valença Tournament Champion, two-time Paulista Champion, Costa Rica Triangular Champion, Guadalajara Pentagonal Tournament Champion, Paris Tournament Champion, and Italy Centenary Tournament Champion.Today, birthday celebrant Lalá, one of the founders of ASSOPHIS, celebrates his 92nd birthday alongside his wife Ana Lúcia and the children and grandchildren he loves so much. Congratulations to our friend Lalá, and may God grant you many more years of life so that you can continue to be part of the Santos FC Eternal Idols group.

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