Odirlei (footballer)

Odirlei Magno (born 28 March 1952), simply kwown as Odirlei, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.

Born in Curitiba, he played for Britânia, and after the club's merger, for EC Pinheiros.

He had a quick spell at Atlântico in Erechim and then arrived at Ponte Preta, the club where he made history and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.

[2] He later played for Portuguesa, Bangu, where he was Brazilian runner-up in 1985, and Santa Cruz, being state champion in 1986.

Odirlei even refused to play for the Brazil national football team in the 80s.