Waldir Peres Biography

Brazilian footballer and managerNot to be confused with Waldir Pires.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Peres and the second or paternal family name is de Arruda.

Waldir Peres de Arruda (January 2, 1951 – July 23, 2017), known as Waldir Peres, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, in particular with São Paulo and the Brazil national team.

Playing career

Club

At club level, Peres was mainly known for his time with São Paulo.

International

At international level, Peres had his first match it was the second semi final match during the 1975 Copa América on 4 October 1975 against Peru, Brazil won the match with a score of 0-2. Peres capped in total 30 times for Brazil between October 1975 and July 1982; he was a member of the Brazil national team at the World Cup 1974, 1978 and 1982. He played five games at the 1982 World Cup.

Coaching career

In 2006, Peres was appointed as the Vitória-ES U-18 team manager during the Copa São Paulo de Juniores.

Death

Peres died in 2017 of a heart attack; he was 66.

Personal life

Peres's daughter Erika Peres was also a footballer.

Honours

Club

São Paulo

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1977
• Campeonato Paulista: 1975, 1978, 1980, 1981

Corinthians

• Campeonato Paulista: 1988

Santa Cruz

• Campeonato Pernambucano: 1990

Individual

• Brazilian Golden Ball: 1975
• Brazilian Silver Ball: 1975

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