Arthur Antunes Coimbra – AKA “Zico,” is near the very top of the all-time TENLEGEND list. Born on 3rd March 1953 in Rio de Janeiro, Zico was originally called “Arthurzico” by his family, which was later shortened to Zico.
The Brazilian radio commentator, Waldir Amaral, gave him his second nickname of O’Galinho (the little rooster), inspired by the defiant quiff hairstyle Zico had in his early years.Zico was not the first, not the second, but the third professional player in his family.
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