After confirmation of Pelé’s death, remember 10 teammates who made history together with the King of Football on the field and will never be forgotten for their partnership with the idol
This Thursday, the 29th, the death of Skin, as a result of complications from colon cancer. After the event, the world of football was moved by his death and continues to reverberate and pay homage. Check out the selection of 10 of the greatest partners of the King of Football on the field.
Coutinhoiconic companion in saints, was a striker with irreparable technique. For many he is considered the greatest partner of the King of Football. Garrincha was another great teammate of Pelé on the pitch. For the Brazilian Teamthe duo made history and participated in memorable casts and titles, the biggest of which is world Cup from 1962.
Vava was another big name that accompanied the King at Santos, in addition to participating in games with the Canarinha national team. Pagan is considered as the first great partner of the number 10 in Santos, present in the first squads that Pelé composed. Toninho Guerreiro was another striker who made history playing alongside the best player of all time.
In the 1970 World Cup, dime and Jairzinho were two of the most iconic partners of the ace in the Brazilian National Team. Together, the trio won the Worlds in an unforgettable way, in Mexico. pepe is another player who formed a memorable duo with Pelé, being considered as the best players who played together with the Santos shirt, present in two conquests of liberators.
As much as it is not well remembered, Mengalvio is another star player who had the pleasure of working alongside Pelé. In a playful and unforgettable way, it is impossible not to mention the duo that Pelé formed with Zico, in a specific situation. On April 6, 1979, both played together for the Flamengoin a charity friendly, after the end of the Rei do Futebol career as a professional.
Source: sportbuzz
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