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Zagallo

Mário de Oliveira Zagallo, commonly known simply as Zagallo, is a Brazilian football figure celebrated for his work as both player and coach. He is widely recognized as the first person to win the FIFA World Cup as a player and as a head coach, highlighting his unique place in the sport’s history.

As a player, Zagallo was part of Brazil’s World Cup squads in 1958 in Sweden and 1962

In management, Zagallo became head coach of Brazil and led the national team to World Cup glory

Zagallo’s legacy extends beyond trophies. He is credited with bridging different generations of Brazilian football and

in
Chile,
contributing
to
back-to-back
titles
for
the
national
team.
His
versatility
on
the
field
and
deep
understanding
of
the
game
helped
Brazil
evolve
its
attacking
style
during
that
era.
in
1970,
a
campaign
remembered
for
its
depth,
creativity,
and
consistency.
After
his
coaching
tenure,
he
continued
to
influence
Brazilian
football
through
roles
within
the
national
federation
and
coaching
staffs,
where
he
supported
training
methods
and
talent
development
across
generations.
promoting
a
pragmatic,
adaptable
approach
that
integrated
club
and
national
team
perspectives.
His
influence
is
often
cited
in
discussions
of
Brazil’s
football
identity
and
the
development
of
coaching
in
South
America.