Jairzinho | Brazilian Professional Footballer
Jairzinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays primarily as a right winger. He is regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian players and one…
Jairzinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays primarily as a right winger. He is regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian players and one of the fastest and most innovative players of his generation. He is known for his speed, agility, and dribbling ability. and ability to score goals
| Statistic | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jair Ventura Filho |
| Date of birth | December 25, 1944 |
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Playing position | Right winger |
| International career | Brazil (1964-1974) |
| Age | 78 years |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Girl Friend | Unknown |
| Career statistics | Appearances: 636, Goals: 198 |
Jairzinho Stats
| Competition | Season | Club | Apps (Approx.) | Goals (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 1963-1974 | Cruzeiro | 224 | 134 |
| Serie A | 1974-1975 | Atlético Mineiro | 28 | 15 |
| Ligue 1 | 1975-1976 | Olympique de Marseille | 21 | 13 |
| North American Soccer League | 1977-1980 | Various Clubs | 111 | 71 |
| Total | 384 | 233 |
| Team | Appearances | Goals | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo | 412 | 186 | 1963-1974, 1977, 1981-1982 |
| Olympique de Marseille | 85 | 21 | 1974-1975 |
| Cruzeiro | 54 | 14 | 1976 |
| Portuguesa (RJ) | 15 | 4 | 1977 |
| Noroeste (SP) | 15 | 2 | 1981 |
| Brazil National Team | 81 | 33 | 1964-1982 |
| TOTAL | 662 | 250 | 1963-1982 |
jairzinho Awards:
- FIFA World Cup (1970),
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot (1970),
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1968, 1973, 1974),
- Campeonato Carioca (1964, 1966, 1967, 1968),
- Copa Libertadores (1973, 1974), Ligue 1 (1976)
Club Career
- Botafogo FR (1962-1971),
- Santos FC (1971-1975),
- Olympique de Marseille (1975-1977)
Here are some of Jairzinho’s career highlights:
- FIFA World Cup winner (1970)
- FIFA World Cup top scorer (1970)
- Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame inductee
- FIFA 100 inductee
- Golden Ball Award winner (1970)
Jairzinho Family
Here is a summary of Jairzinho’s family:
- Spouse: Tereza Cristina Ventura
- Children: Jair Ventura (born 1972), Flavia Ventura (born 1974)
- Grandchildren: 2
