Waldyr Pereira, better known as Didi (Portuguese pronunciation: 8 October 1928 – 12 May 2001), was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder or as a forward. He played in three FIFA World Cups (1954, 1958, and 1962), winning the latter two and was awarded the Golden Ball, given to the tournament's best player, for his performance at the 1958 competition.
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Waldyr Pereira 8 October 1928 Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Died |
12 May 2001 (aged 72) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Zodiac | Libra |
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