Luizinho (footballer, born 1930) explained

Luizinho
Fullname:Luiz Trochillo
Birth Date:March 7, 1930
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Death Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Position:Attacking Midfielder
Youthyears1:1943–1948
Youthclubs1:Corinthians
Years1:1948–1962; 1964–1967
Years2:1963
Clubs1:Corinthians
Clubs2:Juventus
Caps1:605
Goals1:172
Nationalyears1:1955–1957
Nationalteam1:Brazil
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:1

Luíz Trochillo, best known as Luizinho and named fans Pequeno Polegar (born in São Paulo, Brasil, March 7, 1930 – died January 17, 1998) was an association footballer who played as a striker.[1]

He was a skilled dribbler and for some veteran Corinthians supportersthe greatest player of the club history.

He played entire career (1949–1967) with Corinthians, except in season 1962–63 when play for Clube Atlético Juventus. He won three São Paulo State Championship in 1951, 1952 and 1954. He died at 67 years old.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luís Trochillo . worldfootball.net . 8 July 2021.