Odirlei (footballer)

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

Odirlei

Personal information
Full name	Odirlei Magno
Date of birth	(1952-03-28) 28 March 1952 (age 73)
Place of birth	Curitiba, Brazil
Position(s)	Left back
Youth career
–1971	Britânia-PR
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1971–1975	Pinheiros-PR
1976	Atlântico-RS
1976–1981	Ponte Preta
1982–1984	Portuguesa
1984	Bangu
1985–1986	Santa Cruz
1986	Bangu
1986–1987	Comercial-SP
1987	Atlético Três Corações
1988	União Barbarense
1988	Velo Clube
1988	Marília
1989	Linense
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 7 January 2024

Career

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.^[1] For the Campinas club, he won the Silver Ball in 1978.^[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.^[3][4]

Honours

Santa Cruz

• Campeonato Pernambucano: 1986

Individual

• 1978 Bola de Prata