What is Zico's full name?
Arthur Antunes Coimbra
Zico nickname(s):
Zico, White Pelé
Zico date of birth:
March 3, 1953
How old is Zico?
73
Where was Zico born?
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
How tall is Zico?
5' 7¾" (172 cm)
Zico body shape:
Athletic
What color are Zico's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Zico's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is Zico gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Zico?
Roman Catholic
What is Zico's ethnicity?
White
What is Zico nationality?
Brazilian
What is Zico's occupation?
Brazilian coach and former footballer
Zico claim to fame:
Arguably the world's best player of the late 1970s and early 80s
Short Biography
Arthur Antunes Coimbra (born 3 March 1953 in Rio de Janeiro), better known as Zico is a Brazilian coach and former footballer. Often called the "White Pelé", he was a creative player, gifted with excellent technical ability and vision, and he is considered one of the most skilled finishers and best passers ever. Arguably the world's best player of the late 1970s and early 80s, he is regarded as one of the best playmakers and free kick specialists of all time, able to bend the ball in all directions. In 1999, Zico came eighth in the FIFA Player of the Century grand jury vote, and in 2004 was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. According to Pelé, generally considered the best player ever, "throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico".