| Vavá | |
| Fullname: | Walter José Pereira |
| Birth Date: | 5 April 1929 |
| Birth Place: | Sacramento, Brazil |
| Position: | Forward |
| Years1: | 1949–1954 |
| Caps1: | 118 |
| Goals1: | 58 |
| Pcupdate: | 29 February 2024 |
Walter José Pereira (born 5 April 1929), better known as Vavá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
A versatile striker, Vavá played for Atlético Mineiro in the early 1950s, being state champion three times and top scorer in 1952 with 15 goals. In total he made 118 appearances and scored 58 goals for the club.[1] [2] He was part of the trip to Europe that became known as "Campeão do Gelo".[3] Vavá ended his career prematurely in 1954 due to a serious heart problem, but later worked at the club as director and manager of some players, such as center forward Renaldo.[4]
1950, 1952, 1953