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Career & Clubs
Pereira received 36 caps with the Brazil national team, the first one in June 1973 and the last in July 1977, and played in the 1974 World Cup – where he was sent off in the second round match against Holland for a foul on Johan Neeskens. He became the first Brazilian player to receive a red card during a World Cup finals match. Pereira played 562 games with Palmeiras (34 goals) and 171 games with Atlético Madrid (17 goals). After retiring as player, he continued his involvement in football by becoming manager of São Bento and Sãocarlense, and assistant manager of São Caetano. Since 2002 he lives in Madrid, Spain, with his wife and daughter and he is the President of the Atlético Madrid B.
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- Esporte Clube São Bento (1967–1968)
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- Associação Desportiva São Caetano (1990–1992)
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- Associação Portuguesa de Desportos (1985–1986)
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- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1980–1981)
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- Esporte Clube Santo André (1988–1988)
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- S.C. Corinthians Paulista (1986–1987)
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- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (1968–1974)
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- Atlético Madrid (1974–1980)
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- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (1981–1984)
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- Esporte Clube São Bento (1994–1994)
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- Brazil men's national football team (1973–1977)
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- Esporte Clube Santo André (1986–1987)
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- São Bernardo Futebol Clube (1993–1993)
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- Associação Desportiva São Caetano (1997–1997)
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- Brazil
Legacy
Palmeiras
Campeonato Paulista: 1972, 1974 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1969, 1972, 1973 Atlético de Madrid
La Liga: 1976–77 Copa del Rey: 1975–76 Individual
World XI: 1974, 1977, 1978 La Liga Team of The Year: 1977 IFFHS Brazilian Best Footballer of XX Century: 15º
Clubs
- Esporte Clube São Bento1967–1968
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras1968–1974
- Brazil men's national football team1973–1977
- Atlético Madrid1974–1980
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo1980–1981
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras1981–1984
- Associação Portuguesa de Desportos1985–1986
- Esporte Clube Santo André1986–1987
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista1986–1987
- Esporte Clube Santo André1988–1988
- Associação Desportiva São Caetano1990–1992
- São Bernardo Futebol Clube1993–1993
- Esporte Clube São Bento1994–1994
- Associação Desportiva São Caetano1997–1997
Played together with
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid · 1986–1995- Acleisson ScaionAssociação Portuguesa de Desportos · 2009–2010
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Adalto Batista da SilvaSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 2002–2004
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoS.C. Corinthians Paulista · 2003–2005
Adelardo RodríguezAtlético Madrid · 1959–1976- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorClube de Regatas do Flamengo · 1997–2001
Ademir da GuiaBrazil men's national football team · 1965–1974- Ademir da GuiaSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 1962–1977
Ademir de MenezesBrazil men's national football team · 1945–1953- Ademir Roque KaeferBrazil men's national football team · 1988–1988
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Luís Edmundo Pereira is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre back, in particular with Palmeiras, Atlético Madrid and the Brazil national team. He won national championships in both Brazil and Spain beyond UEFA and the Intercontinental Cup. Known for his pace and power, as well as his marking and defensive leadership, he was, for a time, considered one of the best defenders in Europe during his time with Atlético Madrid. While his defending style can be considered "classical," he is also considered the first and best of Brazil's "modern" centre back, a role that would go on to include World Cup winner Lúcio.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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