Carlos Alberto Torres
Brazilian captain who lifted the 1970 World Cup trophy and scored one of the greatest goals in football history.
Carlos Alberto "Capita" Torres (17 July 1944 – 25 October 2016), also known as "o Capitão do Tri", was a Brazilian football player and manager who played as an attacking right-sided full-back or wing-back. A technically gifted defender with good ball skills and defensive capabilities, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time. He also stood out for his leadership, and was an excellent penalty taker. Nicknamed O Capitão, he captained the Brazil national team to victory in the 1970 World Cup, scoring the fourth goal in the final, considered one of the greatest goals in the history of the tournament.
- Role
- Right-Back / Captain
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Clubs Played For
- Santos FC, Flamengo, Botafogo-SP, Corinthians
- Major Honour
- 1970 FIFA World Cup Winner
- Al Hilal Status
- Never played for the club
Lore & Background
Carlos Alberto was a member of the World Team of the 20th Century, and in 2004 was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. He was an inductee to the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame, and was a member of the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. In January 2013, Carlos Alberto was named one of the six Ambassadors of 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, others being Ronaldo, Bebeto, Mário Zagallo, Amarildo and Marta.
In Their Own Story
The sun beats down on the Maracanã, not the King Fahd International Stadium. The roar is deafening as the Brazilian team lines up for the final against Italy. At right-back stands Carlos Alberto, his jersey number 4 fluttering in the wind. He receives a pass from Jairzinho, the ball rolling perfectly into his stride. With the grace of an artist, he cuts inside and unleashes a cross that finds Pelé's head, sealing Brazil's destiny. This moment is etched in global history, but for Al Hilal fans, it remains a cherished memory of world football rather than a chapter in their own club's story.
Reader's Guide
Carlos Alberto Torres played for Fluminense, Santos, Flamengo, New York Cosmos, and California Surf. He never played for Al Hilal SFC or any club in Saudi Arabia. His entire professional club career was spent in Brazil and the United States.
Did You Know?
- Carlos Alberto had a twin brother, Carlos Roberto, who died one month before him in 2016.
- He scored the fourth goal in the 1970 World Cup final, considered one of the greatest goals in tournament history.
- He was named one of the six Ambassadors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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