Roberto Miranda

Roberto Lopes de Miranda, best known as Roberto (born in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro State, July 31, 1944) was a former association footballer in striker role.

In career (1962–1976) he played for Botafogo, Flamengo, Corinthians and América. He won two Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1967, 1968) and one Brazilian Cup in 1968. For Brazilian team he played 12 games from 1968 to 1972, scored 6 goals. He was also part of the team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, playing in two matches.^[1]

Together with Jairzinho, Robert formed a potent strike force which helped Botafogo to win the Rio (Carioca) Championship consecutively in 1967 and 1968. Roberto was a forthright striker much loved by the Botafogo supporters.

In the 60s, Santos of Pelé, Coutinho, Zito, Edu etc. and Botafogo of Zequinha, Gerson, Jairzinho, Roberto and Paulo Cesar were the two best teams in Brazil. Botafogo supporters believe that this attack is one of the best attacks of all times in the world.

Roberto left Botafogo to play in Mexico. Roberto may have played for other teams but he will always be best known as a Botafogo striker.

References

^ Roberto Miranda – FIFA competition record

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 Cézar Caju 19 Edu 20 Dario 21 Zé Maria 22 Leão Coach: Zagallo

Botafogo

Club's World Cup (Caracas Triangular Tournament): 1967, 1968 and 1970
Brazilian Champion (Roberto Gomes Pedrosa Tournament):1964 and 1966
Brazil Cup: 1968
Rio-São Paulo Tournament: 1964 and 1966
State Championship: 1962, 1967 and 1968
Guanabara Cup: 1967, 1968
Carranza Cup: 1966
Cup Circle Journals & Outdoors: 1966
Mexico Hexagonal: 1968

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Name	Miranda, Roberto
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Date of birth	July 31, 1944
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