Carlos Alberto Torres
Carlos Alberto "Capita" Torres (17 July 1944 – 25 October 2016), also known as "O Capitão do Tri", was a Brazilian footballer and football 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 best 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.
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| Full name at birth | Carlos Alberto Torres
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| Date of birth | 17 July 1944
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| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Date of death | 25 October 2016
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| Age | 72 (age at death)
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| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm)
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| Residence | Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Carlos Alberto Torres is known for his role in the documentary Pele Forever (2004) as Himself.
He is also known for his role in the film Casseta & Planeta: A Taça do Mundo É Nossa (2003) as Himself.
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