Jair Ventura Filho, better known as Jairzinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. A quick, skillful, and powerful right winger known for his finishing ability and eye for goal, he was a key member and leading scorer of the legendary Brazil national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He is nicknamed The Hurricane in reference to the way his jersey would shake as he ran down the wing during his playing days. A versatile forward, he was also capable of playing in a variety of other attacking positions, as a main striker, second striker, or even as an attacking midfielder. Jairzinho was known for his large afro towards the later stages of his career, as well as his burst of pace, dribbling, ball skills, finishing ability, shot power and physical strength due to his large muscular build. He is widely considered one of the greatest Brazilian players of all time.
Jairzinho with Brazil in 1974
Jairzinho with Botafogo in 1973
Jairzinho with Brazil in 1970
Jairzinho during FIFA World Cup in 1974
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team, nicknamed Seleção Canarinha, represents Brazil in men's international football and is administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the governing body for football in Brazil. They have been a member of FIFA since 1923 and a member of CONMEBOL since 1916.
The first Brazil national team, 1914
Brazil's first match at home against Exeter City in 1914
The Brazil national team at the 1959 Copa América
The 1970 FIFA World Cup-winning Brazil team, considered by many distinguished commentators as the greatest football team ever