Sávio

Footballer

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Sávio is a Brazilian former professional footballer known for his role as a left winger.

Sávio was hailed as the new Zico during his early career at Flamengo due to his impressive skills.

He won three UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid between 1998 and 2002.

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Biography

Early Life

Sávio Bortolini Pimentel, known simply as Sávio, was born in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil. He began his football journey in the youth team of Desportiva Capixaba before making a significant move to the renowned Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, where he made his professional debut. His early career was marked by comparisons to the legendary Zico, both for his skill on the field and his slight physique.

Career Highlights

Sávio's professional career took off at Flamengo, where he played from 1992 to 1997, winning several titles including the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the Copa do Brasil. In 1998, he transferred to Real Madrid, contributing to the club's success by winning three UEFA Champions League titles and the La Liga championship in 2001. After a loan spell at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, he returned to Spain to play for Real Zaragoza, where he helped the team win the Copa del Rey in 2004. Sávio's career also included stints at clubs like Levante UD, Real Sociedad, and Anorthosis Famagusta FC, showcasing his versatility as a left winger.

International Career

On the international stage, Sávio represented Brazil, earning 21 caps and scoring four goals. He participated in the 1995 Copa América, where Brazil finished as runners-up, and he also won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Despite not being part of a FIFA World Cup squad, his contributions to the national team were significant during his playing years.

Legacy

Sávio's legacy in football is marked by his technical skills and contributions to the teams he played for. He is remembered for his time at Flamengo and Real Madrid, as well as his international appearances for Brazil. His honors include multiple league titles and international trophies, solidifying his status as a notable figure in Brazilian football history.

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1 Including one appearance in 1998 Intercontinental Cup, one appearance in 1998 UEFA Super Cup. 2 Including four appearances and one goal in 2000 FIFA Club World Championship. 3 Including one appearance in 2000 Intercontinental Cup, one appearance in 2000 UEFA Super Cup. 4 Including one appearance in 2001 Supercopa de España.

International

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sávio goal.

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Club career

Flamengo and Real Madrid

Born in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Sávio started his footballing career at the Desportiva Capixaba youth team. Still as a junior he was transferred to Rio de Janeiro's Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, where he made his professional debut –– he was hailed as the new Zico by the fans and the press due to his footballing ability, but also due to his frail physique. In 1995, as part of Flamengo's centennial celebrations, Sávio teamed up with the volatile Romário and Edmundo. After clashing with the former he was transferred to Real Madrid in 1998, helping the La Liga powerhouse to three UEFA Champions League titles and the 2001 national championship; in the 2002–03 season he served a loan stint in France, at FC Girondins de Bordeaux. He holds French nationality.

Zaragoza and Flamengo

In the following season, Sávio returned to Spain and was one of the most important players in Real Zaragoza, for which he played three years. In his first the Aragonese won the Copa del Rey, precisely against Real Madrid; in the second, he scored a career-best ten league goals. In May 2006, Sávio returned to Brazil and Flamengo on a free transfer, signing a contract until December 2007. However, on 5 January of the following year, it was announced that he would be transferred to Real Sociedad also in Spain, for which he played his first league game on the 21st against Valencia CF; in late June, after the Basques' relegation, he joined fellow league team…

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International career

Never a part of any FIFA World Cup finals squad, Sávio did play for Brazil at the 1995 Copa América, where the Seleção lost the final to Uruguay on penalties. He also won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, going on to collect a total of 21 full caps with four goals.

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Club: Avaí Futebol Clube (2010–2010)
Club: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1997–2002)
Club: Real Zaragoza (2003–2006)
Club: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1992–1997)
Club: FC Girondins de Bordeaux (2002–2003)
Club: Real Sociedad (2007–2007)
Club: Associação Desportiva Ferroviária (2008–2008)
Club: Levante UD (2007–2008)
Club: Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2008–2009)
Club: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2006–2007)
Club: Brazil men's national football team (1994–2000)
Club: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1993–1997)
Club: Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (2006–2006)
Club: Levante UD (2007–2007)
National team: Brazil

Legacy

Honours

Flamengo

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1992 Campeonato Carioca: 1996 Copa de Oro: 1996 Copa do Brasil: 2006 Real Madrid

La Liga: 2000–01 Supercopa de España: 2001 UEFA Champions League: 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02 Intercontinental Cup: 1998 UEFA Super Cup: 2002 Zaragoza

Copa del Rey: 2003–04; runner-up 2005–06 Supercopa de España: 2004 Desportiva Capixaba

Copa Espírito Santo: 2008 Avaí

Campeonato Catarinense: 2010 Brazil

Summer Olympic Games: Bronze medal 1996 Individual

Copa de Oro top scorer: 1996

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