Nílton Santosi
Born 16 May 1925

Nílton Santos played his entire club career at Botafogo, from 1948 to 1964, and won two World Cups as an attacking left-back at a time when full-backs were meant to stay home. Botafogo named their stadium after him. His one-club loyalty in Rio is a reminder that Brazil's golden generation was built…

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