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Carlos Alberto Torres (born July 17, 1944, Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...

) is a former Brazil

Brazil

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ian footballer

Football (soccer)

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, one of the most highly regarded defenders of all time. He captained Brazil

Brazil national football team

The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...

to victory in the 1970 World Cup

1970 FIFA World Cup

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and is a member of the World Team of the 20th Century

World Team of the 20th Century

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, as well as the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame

National Soccer Hall of Fame

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.

Carlos Alberto was named by Pelé

Pelé

However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...

as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers

FIFA 100

The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelé's choice of the "greatest living footballers". Unveiled on 4 March 2004 at a gala ceremony in London, the FIFA 100 marked part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de...

in March 2004.

Personal life

Carlos Alberto was born in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

. His son is fellow player Carlos Alexandre Torres.

Club career

Carlos Alberto joined Fluminense

Fluminense Football Club

Fluminense Football Club is a sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in the beginning of the 20th century as a single-sport institution, Fluminense is today an umbrella organization for several teams in more than 16 different sport activities. The most popular endeavor of Fluminense,...

at the age of 19. He made a name for himself in his first season, not only because of his great tackling

Tackle (football move)

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and reading of the game, but also for his outstanding ball control, dribbling and playmaking abilities, which were quite rare at the time for a defender. In 1966, he moved to Santos

Santos Futebol Clube

Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....

, where he became Pelé

Pelé

's teammate. In 1974, he returned to Fluminense and helped the team capture two consecutive Campeonato Carioca

Campeonato Carioca

The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...

championships. In 1977, he moved to Fluminense's arch-rivals Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...

NASL

In 1977, despite a great career in Brazil, Carlos Alberto Torres decided to move to the New York Cosmos

New York Cosmos

The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...

. He arrived on the day of the New York City blackout

New York City blackout of 1977

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where he was reunited with his friend and partner Pelé and helped the Cosmos capture two consecutive NASL

North American Soccer League

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titles in 1977 and 1978. After spending one year with the California Surf

California Surf

The California Surf were a soccer club based in Anaheim, California who played in the North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1981. Their home field was Anaheim Stadium.They originally were the St. Louis Stars...

, he returned to the Cosmos in 1982 where he won his third NASL title. He played his farewell game on September 28, 1982 in an exhibition match between the Cosmos and his former club Flamengo

Flamengo

Flamengo is the name of a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.- History :It is the Portuguese word for Flemish, and it was given to the nearby beach because it was the place where the Dutch sailor Olivier van Noort tried to invade the city in 1599...

. In 119 regular season games and 26 playoff games, Carlos scored a total of 8 goals and was an NASL All-Star five times.

National career

Carlos Alberto Torres is considered a legend among football insiders for his massive contributions to Brazil

Brazil national football team

as an attacking right-back. From 1964 to 1977, Torres was capped 53 times and scored 8 goals. He was included in the 44 man training squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup

1966 FIFA World Cup

The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...

but did not make the final 22, a decision which hugely disappointed him and surprised most commentators at that time. As it turned out, Brazil performed pitifully in England, and when Joao Saldanha

João Saldanha

João Alves Jobin Saldanha was a journalist and football manager. He coached the Brazil national football team during the South American Qualifying to the 1970 FIFA World Cup....

was tasked with restoring pride and passion to the selecao, he recognised the natural flair for leadership that Carlos Alberto was consistently demonstrating at Santos, and made him national captain. Thus, Carlos Alberto will always be remembered holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy after the greatest team of the modern era secured the cup for good after an impressive victory over Italy

Italy

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in the final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup

1970 FIFA World Cup

in Mexico

Mexico

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. This legendary squad also included Clodoaldo

Clodoaldo

Clodoaldo Tavares de Santana, better known as Clodoaldo is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....

, Gérson

Gérson

Gérson de Oliveira Nunes, generally known as Gérson [], , nickname Canhotinha de ouro is an association footballer. He won numerous national trophies with the club sides of Flamego, Botafogo, São Paulo and Fluminense...

, Jairzinho

Jairzinho

Jair Ventura Filho, better known as Jairzinho , is a former association footballer. A quick, powerful forward or winger, he was a member of the legendary Brazilian national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, during which he scored in every game Brazil played...

, Roberto Rivelino, Tostão

Tostão

Eduardo Gonçalves de Andrade , better known as Tostão, is a former Brazilian footballer, who played as a forward. In his prime, he was considered one of the best offensive players in the world, while also contributing with many assists thanks to his passing abilities.-Football career:Born in Belo...

and Pelé

Pelé

. Carlos Alberto's goal against Italy in the 1970 FIFA World Cup Final

1970 FIFA World Cup Final

The 1970 FIFA World Cup Final was contested by Brazil and Italy on 21 June 1970 in the Azteca Stadium in Mexico, to determine the winner of the 1970 FIFA World Cup....

is considered one of the greatest goals ever scored in the history of the tournament. Given the influence he had demonstrated throughout the 1970 tournament, it is tragic that it would prove to be the only time he would play at that level. He was unable to participate in the 1974 World Cup due to a persistant knee injury. When he eventually regained match fitness, his penchant for galloping down the flanks had been compromised. However, his ability to read the game compensated for his loss of pace and when he moved to centre back he found the form to warrant a recall to the national team. In 1977 he was selected by Claudio Coutinho

Cláudio Coutinho

Cláudio Pêcego de Moraes Coutinho was a Brazilian football manager that coached Brazil from 1977 to 1980 and Los Angeles Aztecs in 1981...

to captain the national team for the first three qualifiers for the 1978 FIFA World Cup

1978 FIFA World Cup

The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...

. He acquitted himself well despite these being the first competative internationals Carlos Alberto had played for almost 7 years. He was approaching 33 years of age, he had nothing else to prove, and thus chose that moment to retire from the Brazil National Team, immediately prior joining New York Cosmos in the NASL. Today he is considered one of the finest Brazilian footballers of all time, with the likes of Pelé

Pelé

, Zico

Zico

Arthur Antunes Coimbra , better known as Zico , is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. He is the current head coach of the Iraq national football team. Often called the "White Pelé", he is commonly considered one of the most skilled finishers and one of the best passers ever and possibly the...

, Ronaldo

Ronaldo

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima , commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired Brazilian footballer who last played for Corinthians. Ronaldo is widely considered to be the greatest 'pure' striker in the history of the modern game, and by some accounts, in the history of football. Ronaldo was one of the...

, Garrincha

Garrincha

Manuel Francisco dos Santos , known by the nickname "Garrincha" , was an association football right winger and forward who helped the Brazil national team win the World Cups of 1958 and 1962. He played the majority of his professional career for Brazilian club Botafogo.The word garrincha itself...

, Romário

Romário

Romário de Souza Faria , better known simply as Romário , is a former footballer who played striker,manager and current politician where is currently running for a mayor like position in his hometown...

and fellow defenders Roberto Carlos and Nilton Santos

Nílton Santos

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Coaching career

His career as a football manager started in 1983, when he managed Flamengo. He also managed several other clubs, like Corinthians

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista

Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...

in 1985 and 1986; Náutico

Clube Náutico Capibaribe

Clube Náutico Capibaribe, also known as Náutico, is a Brazilian sports club, including a professional football team, in Recife, Pernambuco....

in 1986, 1987 and 1988; Once Caldas

Once Caldas

Corporación Deportiva Once Caldas is a Colombian association football team, based in Manizales. They were the surprise winners of Copa Libertadores de América in 2004, mainly due to the performances of Juan Carlos Henao and Jhon Viáfara...

on 1989, 1990; Monterrey

Club de Fútbol Monterrey

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in 1991, 1992; Club Tijuana

Club Tijuana

Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is a Mexican football team from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Tijuana plays in the Primera División de México It was founded in January 2007. The colors that identify the club are red and black.-History:...

in 1992; Fluminense in 1994 and 1995; Botafogo

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...

in 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2003; Querétaro FC

Querétaro FC

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in 1999; Unión Magdalena

Unión Magdalena

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in 2000, 2001; and Paysandu

Paysandu Sport Club

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in 2005.

He was also an assistant manager for national teams such as the Nigeria national football team

Nigeria national football team

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and the Oman national football team

Oman national football team

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. On 14 February 2004 he was appointed manager of the Azerbaijan national football team

Azerbaijan national football team

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. He resigned on 4 June 2005 after losing a match against Poland

Poland national football team

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, during which he assaulted the technical referee and ran on the pitch suggesting the referee was bribed.

Career statistics

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|1971||rowspan="3"|Santos||rowspan="3"|Série A

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...

||2||0
|-
|1972||20||2
|-
|1973||28||6
|-
|1974||rowspan="3"|Fluminense||rowspan="3"|Série A

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

||16||1
|-
|1975||18||0
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|1976||19||3
|-
|1977||Flamengo||Série A

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

||0||0

|-
|1977||rowspan="2"|Cosmos

New York Cosmos

||rowspan="2"|NASL

North American Soccer League

North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...

||4||0
|-
|1978||25||2
|-
|1979||rowspan="2"|New York Cosmos

New York Cosmos

||rowspan="2"|NASL

North American Soccer League

North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...

||28||2
|-
|1980||23||2
|-
|1981||California Surf

California Surf

||NASL

North American Soccer League

North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...

||19||2
|-
|1982||New York Cosmos

New York Cosmos

||NASL

North American Soccer League

North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...

||20||0
103||12
119||8
222||20
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|1964||||
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|1965||||
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|1966||||
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|1967||||
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|1968||||
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|1969||9||0
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|1970||14||2
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|1971||0||0
|-
|1972||1||1
|-
|1973||0||0
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|1974||0||0
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|1975||0||0
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|1976||1||0
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|1977||3||0
|-
!Total||||
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Santos

Recopa Sul-Americana: 1968
Taça de Prata
Taça de Prata
Taça de Prata may refer to these Brazilian football trophies:* Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa * Campeonato Brasileiro Série B...

: 1968
Paulista Championship: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1973,

New York Cosmos

NASL Outdoor Championships: 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982
Eastern Division, National Conference: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982
Trans-Atlantic Cup Championships: 1980

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