Hércules Brito Ruas

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Brito, real name Hércules de Brito Ruas, (born August 9, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro) is a former football (soccer) player from Brazil. He played as a central defender for several clubs, and for the Brazilian national team. He won the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

[edit] Clubs

Brito had his best results with Vasco da Gama, in particular he is the four times winner of Rio de Janeiro State championship.

He won the Brazilian silver Ball trophy in 1970.

[edit] National team

Brito has 42 caps with the Brazilian national team between 1964 and 1972.

He won the Football World Cup 1970 with the Brazilian national team.He also played the Football World Cup 1966 (one game against Portugal).

[edit] Honours

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Brazil squad - 1966 FIFA World Cup
1 Gilmar • 2 Djalma Santos • 3 Fidélis • 4 Bellini • 5 Brito • 6 Altair • 7 Orlando • 8 Paulo Henrique • 9 Rildo • 10 Pelé • 11 Gérson • 12 Manga • 13 Denílson • 14 Lima • 15 Zito • 16 Garrincha • 17 Jairzinho • 18 Alcindo • 19 Silva • 20 Tostão • 21 Paraná • 22 Edu • Coach: Feola
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Brazil squad - 1970 FIFA World Cup Winners (3rd Title)
1 Félix • 2 Brito • 3 Piazza • 4 Carlos Alberto • 5 Clodoaldo • 6 Marco Antônio • 7 Jairzinho • 8 Gérson • 9 Tostão • 10 Pelé • 11 Rivelino • 12 Ado • 13 Roberto • 14 Baldocchi • 15 Fontana • 16 Everaldo • 17 Joel • 18 Paulo César • 19 Edu • 20 Dario • 21 Zé Maria • 22 Leão • Coach: Zagallo
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