Jairzinho
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Full name | Jair Ventura Filho | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 25 December 1944 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Winger, striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1958–1960 | Botafogo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1960–1974 | Botafogo | 416 | (186) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1974–1975 | Marseille | 18 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1975 |
Kaizer Chiefs | 3 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1976 | Cruzeiro | 24 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1977 |
Portuguesa | 24 | (22) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1978 | Noroeste | 10 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1979 | Fast Clube | 18 | (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1980–1981 | Jorge Wilstermann | 12 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||
1981–1982 | Botafogo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1982 |
9 de Octubre | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 525 | (249) | |||||||||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1965–1982 | Brazil[1][2][3] | 81 | (33) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1987–1988 | Londrina | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1988–1989 |
Al-Wehda[4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1989–1991 | São Cristóvão | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1995–1996 | Bonsucesso | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1997–1998 | Kalamata | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2001–2002 | Mesquita | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2003–2005 | Gabon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Jair Ventura Filho (born 25 December 1944), better known as Jairzinho (Portuguese pronunciation:
Due to the economic and political situation of the time, as well as the Sport Legislation, he played most of his club football in South America where he spent eleven years at Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo. He went on to play in Europe for Olympique de Marseille during the final years of his career, a common pattern for South American players until the 1980s, when the economic and political situation changed. Jairzinho replaced his footballing idol Garrincha in both the Botafogo and Brazil teams, and played in three consecutive World Cups: 1966, 1970 and 1974.
Early years
Jair Ventura Filho was born on 25 December 1944 in Rio de Janeiro, Jairzinho's family left Duque de Caxias for Rio in the late 50s. Living on Rua General Severiano where he went through the youth setup at local club Botafogo.[13]
Club career
Botafogo
Jairzinho started his football career in 1958 aged 13 assigned to the
Jairzinho finally established himself as a Botafogo regular in 1965 aged 21 and was seen as a phenomenal rising star to the entire nation. During this young age he was already playing with Brazil and Botafogo superstars such as
"Jairzinho was the thrilling heir to the great Garrincha's throne."
— Former
In 1968, Botafogo won the Brazilian double. Winners of the 1968 Campeonato Carioca and the Taça Guanabara in which Jairzinho would score 9 goals in 11 games. By this time Garrincha had already left Botafogo in 1966 and would enable Jairzinho to play in his natural right wing position. Botafogo would then top off the year with a 3rd trophy towards the end of the year winning the 1968 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Taça Brasil) The following 1969 Campeonato Carioca season he would score 7 goals, progressing onto the next 1970 Campeonato Carioca just before the World Cup Jairzinho would finish Botafogo's top scorer with 9 goals.[15][16][17][18]
After Jairzinho's excellent display in Mexico at the
Marseille
In 1974, when the sports legislation in Brazil finally changed, Jairzinho made a 1,250,000 FF (€300,000, £250,000) move to Ligue 1 side Olympique de Marseille, in October.[21] One of the most expensive signings at the time, along with his Botafogo and Brazil teammate Paulo Cézar Caju.[21]
Jairzinho was welcomed as a superstar by the OM fans, the day before his debut game against
"I don't understand what happened. The attendance didn't see, television didn't show images. It's a pity that it went this way... I couldn't continue playing in France. I was sad because Marseille was like my second city. OM remains my second team of heart."
— Jairzinho about his tricky departure of Marseille in a 2022 interview for L'Équipe[22]
Jairzinho would go on to score 9 goals in only 18 league games, also notably delivering a memorable performance against
Kaizer Chiefs
According to Jairzinho, Kaizer Chiefs co-owner Ewert Nene invited him to play a few games in reaction to his Marseille departure. Jairzinho agreed a short term deal until the start of 1976.[24]
The stadium atmosphere each time he went on the pitch, the warm welcome, and the fact that he was "treated like a king" were the key reasons he agreed to sign, he subsequently said in an interview with the South African newspaper "Soccer Laduma" in 2018.[24]
Jairzinho rarely played for the Chiefs though in only 3 league games, he scored 7 goals during his time in South Africa.[25]
Cruzeiro
After the end of Jairzinho's contract in South Africa, he would finally rejoin his home country and reestablish himself as the world class forward he was known for. Jairzinho signed with Cruzeiro at the beginning of 1976, just days before the season campaign started.[26]
Jairzinho would score 31 goals in 43 games across all competitions, finishing 2nd highest goal scorer in the
Jairzinho would only spend a year at Cruzeiro, however a successful period.[29]
Portuguesa
Jairzinho, while aged 32 and still seen as a naturally gifted player, surprised his pairs when joining Venezuelan side
Jairzinho made Portuguesa one of the greatest teams in Venezuelan history, helping Portuguesa win a record 16 games in a row and their fourth of five championships. He scored 22 league goals within 24 games, including 3 hattricks.[3]
Noroeste and Fast Clube
Towards the final stages of his career, Jairzinho would have a brief spell at Brazilian club Noroeste competing in the 1978 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, in which Jairzinho would score 10 goals.
A year later Jairzinho would join 2nd tier Campeonato Amazonense side Fast Clube and would score another 10 goals throughout the year.[30][3]
Jorge Wilstermann and return to Botafogo
In 1980, Jairzinho signed for Bolivian side Club Deportivo Jorge Wilstermann aged 35, scoring 6 goals in the Bolivian league campaign.
In 1981, Jairzinho would return to Botafogo for the last true season of his career in which he would be idolised by the upcoming youth players. He would score 1 goal in a friendly match in 1981 however featured in no competitive arrangement.[31][3]
International career
Jairzinho made his international debut as a 19 year old in 1964 against Portugal, again when Garrincha was injured. He played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup in England, however with Garrincha back in the side he played as a left winger. Jairzinho struggled to be effective in this position especially at his young age, and he couldn't prevent Brazil from exiting the competition at the first round. When, after the tournament, Garrincha announced his retirement from international football, Jairzinho finally took over his idol's role for Brazil on the right wing. Jairzinho scored 2 goals out of the 6 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[32]
"Jairzinho was a very strong player, and he just enjoyed a perfect World Cup. I don't think you can give him any less than a 10 out of 10. He was fantastic"
— Former Brazil teammate
Now in his favourite position, Jairzinho became a far more effective and consistent performer for country. At the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Jairzinho was one of stars of the tournament. He made history by scoring in every game Brazil played in for the Seleção, for which he received the epithet "Furacão da Copa" (World Cup Hurricane). His second goal vs Czechoslovakia was one of the best goals of the tournament, completing an incredible solo run, beating a total of 4 players to unleash a powerful low driven shot to ripple the bottom left corner, which goes down as one of the most memorable goals in World Cup history.[33]
"Jairzinho was our strength, our explosiveness. He was the Hurricane. The Hurricane of the cup"
— Brazil legend and teammate Rivellino in a 1970 World Cup recap for FIFA[9]
He scored his seventh goal of the tournament in Brazil's 4–1 world cup win over
Jairzinho scored two goals in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, which would prove to be his last World Cup for Brazil. The third-place final was his last match for Brazil until he was given a one-off farewell cap against Czechoslovakia on March 3, 1982 in a game which Brazil drew 1–1. He scored 33 goals in 81 games during his international career.
Style of play
Jairzinho was feared as a versatile forward who could cause damage and impose a severe goal threat from any position on the field. He possessed high athlete level pace and a quick burst of acceleration, an excellent first touch and direct dribbling ability, however Jairzinho's most unique attribute was his strength.
On countless occasions many opposition defences would attempt to double up on Jairzinho and try deny him space in an effort to deny his direct goal threat imposed by his athleticism. He would apply himself as a hard working team player who would consistently track back and use his body structure to prevent opposition counter attacks by blocking or tracking runs.
Jairzinho's movement off the ball was one of the key aspects on which he accumulated so many goals throughout his career. In the
His finishing ability was regularly acclaimed by many coaches and teammates. The timing, accuracy and power Jairzinho would develop behind his shooting were almost perfect and very challenging for goalkeepers to reach at full stretch. He also possessed powerful and accurate shots with his left foot which acclaimed him as a complete forward.
As well as his effective attacking play Jairzinho possessed many talents on the ball and what many destined as "phenomenal technical ability". One of his signature moves included flicking the ball up from a pass in open play within the boundaries of the opposition box and cushioning the ball perfectly for an open shot. In terms of technical ability he also possessed smart creativity, which was best displayed from the cross Jairzinho put in for Pelé vs England following the famous Gordon Banks save. Some claim Jairzinho is one of the most complete forwards of all time.[35][36][37]
Managerial career
After retiring as a footballer, Jairzinho became a coach and managed a number of youth teams in his native Brazil. He also worked in Japan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In 1997, Jairzinho began his first journey as manager in Europe being appointed at
Career statistics
International goals
- Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.[42]
No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 7 June 1964 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Portugal | 2–0 | 4–1 | Taça das Nações |
2. | 12 June 1968 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Uruguay | 4–0 | 4–0 | 1968 Copa Río Branco |
3. | 20 June 1968 | Poland | 4–2 | 6–2 | Friendly | |
4. | 5–2 | |||||
5. | 14 July 1968 | Peru | 3–3 | 4–3 | Friendly | |
6. | 17 July 1968 | Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru | Peru | 4–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
7. | 7 August 1968 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Argentina | 4–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
8. | 3 November 1968 | Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, Brazil | Mexico | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
9. | 7 April 1969 | Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil | Peru | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
10. | 12 June 1969 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | England | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
11. | 17 August 1969 | Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay | Paraguay | 2–0 | 3–0 | 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification |
12. | 21 August 1969 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Colombia | 6–1 | 6–2 | 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification |
13. | 24 August 1969 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Venezuela | 4–0 | 6–0 | 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification |
14. | 8 March 1970 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Argentina | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
15. | 3 June 1970 | Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico | Czechoslovakia | 3–1 | 4–1 | 1970 FIFA World Cup |
16. | 4–1 | |||||
17. | 7 June 1970 | Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico | England | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1970 FIFA World Cup |
18. | 10 June 1970 | Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico | Romania | 2–0 | 3–2 | 1970 FIFA World Cup |
19. | 14 June 1970 | Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico | Peru | 4–2 | 4–2 | 1970 FIFA World Cup |
20. | 17 June 1970 | Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico | Uruguay | 2–1 | 3–1 | 1970 FIFA World Cup |
21. | 21 June 1970 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico | Italy | 3–1 | 4–1 | 1970 FIFA World Cup
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22. | 30 September 1970 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Mexico | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
23. | 4 October 1970 | Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago, Chile | Chile | 3–0 | 5–1 | Friendly |
24. | 4–0 | |||||
25. | 2 July 1972 | Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil | Yugoslavia | 3–0 | 3–0 | Brazil Independence Cup |
26. | 5 July 1972 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Scotland | 1–0 | 1–0 | Brazil Independence Cup |
27. | 9 July 1972 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Portugal | 1–0 | 1–0 | Brazil Independence Cup |
28. | 13 June 1973 | Austria | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly | |
29. | 21 June 1973 | Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union |
Soviet Union | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
30. | 31 March 1974 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Mexico | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
31. | 14 April 1974 | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Bulgaria | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
32. | 22 June 1974 | Parkstadion, Gelsenkirchen, West Germany | Zaire | 1–0 | 3–0 | 1974 FIFA World Cup |
33. | 30 June 1974 | Niedersachsenstadion, Hanover, West Germany | Argentina | 2–1 | 2–1 | 1974 FIFA World Cup |
Personal life
Jairzinho's son, also known as
Honours
Club
Botafogo
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1968[9]
- Campeonato Carioca: 1961, 1962, 1967, 1968[9]
- Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 1964, 1966[9]
- Torneio de Caracas: 1967, 1968, 1970[44]
Cruzeiro
Jorge Wilstermann
- Bolivian Primera División: 1980, 1981
International
Brazil
Individual
- FIFA World Cup Silver Boot: 1970
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1970
- World XI: 1971, 1972[45]
- South American Player of the Year: Bronze award 1972
- World Soccer: 27th Greatest Player of the 20th Century
- IFFHS Brazilian Player of the 20th Century (19th place)[46]
- Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
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External links
- Jairzinho – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Jairzinho coach profile at Sambafoot (archived)
- Jairzinho & Gordon Banks reminisce about Mexico 70, FourFourTwo magazine, 2002