| Valdir Birigui | |
| Fullname: | Valdir Gadioli da Silva |
| Birth Date: | 26 November 1943 |
| Birth Place: | Birigui, Brazil |
| Death Place: | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position: | Forward |
| Youthyears1: | –1963 |
| Youthclubs1: | Bandeirante |
| Years1: | 1963–1964 |
| Years2: | 1964–1966 |
| Caps2: | 64 |
| Goals2: | 21 |
| Years3: | 1966–1967 |
| Years4: | 1967–1968 |
| Years5: | 1969–1973 |
| Years6: | 1974–1975 |
| Years7: | 1976–1977 |
| Pcupdate: | 9 October 2023 |
Valdir Gadioli da Silva (26 November 1943 – 22 March 2024), better known as Valdir Birigui, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.[1] [2]
Valdir started his career at Bandeirante de Birigui, city that incorporated in the name, and was signed by São Paulo in 1964. He also played for Botafogo, where he was champion in 1967. Valdir also played for Portuguesa, Saad EC de São Caetano do Sul and Paysandu.[3] He was part of the squad that made the first European trip with São Paulo FC.[4]
1967
Valdir Birigui died in São Paulo, 22 March 2024, aged 80.[5]