Carlos Alberto Torres

Brazilian association football player and manager (1944-2016)

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Lived 1944–2016, aged 72Brazil

Brazil FootballersFootball / Soccer Player

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Brazil rank#20
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Rank in Brazil
#20
Footballers
Era
1944–2016
Aged 72

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Updated 2026-05-29

Led Brazil to the 1970 World Cup as captain and scored one of the tournament's most legendary goals in the final. A defender who played like a winger, Torres redefined the full-back position through his technical skill and leadership.

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Carlos Alberto "Capita" Torres, also known as "O Capitão do Tri", was a Brazilian football player and manager who played as an attacking right-sided full-back or wing-back. A technically gifted defender with good ball skills and defensive capabilities, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time. He also stood out for his leadership, and was an excellent penalty taker. Nicknamed O Capitão, he captained the Brazil national team to victory in the 1970 World Cup, scoring the fourth goal in the final, considered one of the greatest goals in the history of the tournament.

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