Washington Luiz de Paula (January 23, 1953 – February 15, 2010) was a Brazilian footballer. Born in Bauru, he was a standout youth player who was compared to Pelé after his performance for the Brazilian national youth team in a 1972 tournament in Cannes. His professional career did not match this early success, but he played for the Brazil national Olympic team in 1972, and for a number of professional teams including Corinthians and Guarani.
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23 January 1953 Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Died |
15 February 2010 (aged 57) Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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