What is Vavá's full name?
Edvaldo Jizídio Neto
Vavá date of birth:
November 12, 1934
How old was Vavá when died?
67
Where was Vavá born?
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
When did Vavá die?
January 19, 2002
Where did Vavá die?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why did Vavá die?
Heart Failure
How tall is Vavá?
5' 8½" (174 cm)
Vavá body shape:
Athletic
What color are Vavá's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Vavá's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Vavá's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Vavá nationality?
Brazilian
What is Vavá's occupation?
Football player
Vavá claim to fame:
two-time World Cup champion with Brazil's national soccer team
Short Biography
Vavá, real name Edvaldo Jizídio Neto, (born 12 November 1934 in Recife, Brazil; died 19 January 2002 in Rio de Janeiro) was an association footballer who is widely considered one of the best strikers of his generation. His nickname was "Peito de Aço" (Steel Chest). He played as a full striker (center forward) whose only role was to score goals, which he did for Sport Club do Recife, C.R. Vasco da Gama, S.E. Palmeiras and the Brazilian national team.