Nílton de Sordi

Nílton de Sordi

De Sordi in 2008
Personal information
Full name	Nílton de Sordi
Date of birth	(1931-02-14)14 February 1931
Place of birth	Piracicaba, Brazil
Date of death	24 August 2013(2013-08-24) (aged 82)
Place of death	Bandeirantes, Brazil
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1949–1952	XV de Piracicaba	121	(1)
1952–1965	São Paulo	536	(12)
1965	União Bandeirante	33	(0)
Total		690	(13)
International career
1955–1961	Brazil	22	(0)
Managerial career
	União Bandeirante
Medal record Men's Football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 1958 Sweden
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nílton de Sordi (14 February, 1931 – 24 August 2013)^[1] was a former Brazilian football player. He has played for Brazil national team. Nílton de Sordi's style of play as a defender was characterized by his solid and disciplined approach to the game. He was known for his ability to provide a strong defensive wall for his team, both in matches and training sessions. De Sordi's defensive prowess was evident in his performance during the 1958 FIFA World Cup, where he played in all matches except the final, showcasing his commitment and skill in the defensive midfield. His club career with XV de Piracicaba -SP and São Paulo further demonstrated his defensive capabilities, as he contributed significantly to his teams' defensive efforts. De Sordi's style of play is a testament to his dedication to the game and his role as a key player in his teams' defensive strategies. Recognised to be one of the best right-backs ever.

He made his debut in adult football in 1949 with performances for "XV November" (Piracicaba), in which he spent three seasons. With his play for this team, he attracted the attention of representatives of the coaching staff of São Paulo, which he joined in January 1952. He played for the team from São Paulo for the next fourteen seasons of his playing career. Most of the time spent with São Paulo was the main player in the team's defense. During this time, he twice won the title of winner of the Paulista League, which, in the absence of a single Brazilian championship, was the most prestigious tournament for clubs in the state. He finished his professional playing career in the lower league club Bandeirante, for which he played during the 1966 season.

In 1955, he made his debut in official matches as part of the national team of Brazil. As part of the national team, he participated in the 1956 Copa América in Uruguay and the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, winning the world title that year, and playing in all matches except the final. During his career in the national team, which lasted 7 years, he played 22 matches in the uniform of the country's main team.

São Paulo

• Campeonato Paulista: 1953, 1957

Brazil

• FIFA World Cup: 1958