Zico
Biography
Arthur Antunes Coimbra (born 3 March 1953), better known as Zico), is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. Often called the "White Pelé", he was a creative playmaker, with excellent technical skills, vision and an eye for goal, who is considered one of the most clinical finishers and best passers ever, as well as one of the greatest players of all time. He is also widely regarded as the greatest Brazilian to never win the World Cup. One of the world's best players of the late 1970s and early 1980s, he is regarded as one of the best playmakers and free kick specialists in history, able to bend the ball in all directions. As stated on goal.com, Zico is the player that scored the most goals from direct free kicks, with 101 goals.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Futebol Arte
as Himself
2022
100 anos de Zizinho, o mestre do rei Pelé
2021
A Rodriguiana Epopeia Rubro Negra
as Self (archive)
2019
Jorge Ben Jor - Energia
2007
Os Três Palhaços e o Menino
1982
A Vampire in the Family
as Zico
2023
Mallandro: O Errado que Deu Certo
as Zico
2024
'78 Cup - The Power of Football
as Self
1979
Looking for Rio
as Self
2014
Sócrates, The Artist
as Self
2014
Uma Aventura do Zico
as Zico / Zicópia
1998
Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football
as Himself
2018
Flamengo: A Century of Passion
as Self
1995
Zico
2002
Fla x Flu - 40 Minutos Antes do Nada
as Himself
2013
Heróis de Uma Nação
as Himself
2007
Paolo Rossi: A Champion is a Dreamer Who Never Gives Up
as Self
2020
Geraldinos
as himself
2015
L'allenatore nel pallone
as Sé stesso
1984
Itaperuna Esporte Clube - A Águia do Noroeste
2025
TV Appearances
The Fault is Cabral's
2016
Celebrity
as Self
2003
Resenha do Galinho
as Self - Host
2023
Lady Night
as Self
2017
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
as Self
2019
Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments
as Self
2018
Feijão Maravilha
as Self
1979
Neguinho da Beija-Flor - Soberano da Avenida
as Self
2025
Tudo ou Nada
as Ele mesmo
1986