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Leivinha

João Leiva Campos Filho, usually called Leivinha (little Leiva), (born 11 September 1949) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a striker or as a winger.

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Full name João Leiva Campos Filho
Date of birth (1949-09-11) 11 September 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Novo Horizonte, Brazil
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19661970 Portuguesa 177 (62)
19711975 Palmeiras 263 (106)
19751979 Atlético Madrid 94 (43)
1979 São Paulo 11 (2)
International career
19721974 Brazil 21 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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Club career

A talented, flamboyant and mercurial player,[1] at club level, Leivinha played for Portuguesa,[2] Palmeiras, and Atlético de Madrid, winning national championships in both Brazil and Spain, as well as the UEFA and Intercontinental Cups.

International career

Leivinha achieved 21 international caps for Brazil, from June 1972 until June 1974, scoring seven goals. He appeared in 4 games (three of the first consecutive of the tournament scoring 2 goals), with the Brazil national football team at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life

Leivinha is the uncle of former Gremio and Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.[1]

Honours

Palmeiras

Atletico Madrid

Brazil

References

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