Djalma Santos Football player

Djalma Pereira Dias dos Santos known simply as Djalma Santos (Brazilian Portuguese: [diˈʒawmɐ ˈsɐ̃tus]; also spelled Dejalma Santos, (27 February 1929 – 23 July 2013) was a Brazilian footballer who started for the Brazil national team in four World Cups, winning two, in 1958 and 1962. Santos is considered to be one of the greatest right-backs of all time. While primarily known for his defensive skills, he often ventured upfield and displayed some impressive attacking skills.Along with Franz Beckenbauer and Philipp Lahm, he is one of only three players to be included into three FIFA World Cup All Star teams (in 1954, 1958 and 1962). He was named by Pelé as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	dos Santos Djalma Pereira Dias
Birth date	February 27, 1929
Birth place	Brazil , São Paulo
Date of death	July 23, 2013
Place of death	Brazil , Uberaba
Height (meters)	1.73

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position	Defender (association football)
teams	Brazil national football team Clube Atlético Paranaense Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras Associação Portuguesa de Desportos