Vavá (footballer, born 1929)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter José Pereira | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Sacramento, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1949–1954 | Atlético Mineiro | 118 | (58) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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.
Career[edit]
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]
Honours[edit]
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1950, 1952, 1953
- Individual
- 1952 Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 15 goals
References[edit]
- ^ "Walter José Pereira". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Minas Gerais State Championship -- List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "European Trip of Atlético Mineiro 1950". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Ex-atacante do Galo relembra a saga da conquista do título 'Campeão do Gelo". Estado de Minas (in Portuguese). 18 December 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
External links[edit]
- Vavá at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)