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Vavá was the professional name of Edvaldo Izidio Neto, a Brazilian striker born on the 12th of November 1934 and widely considered one of the greatest forwards of his generation. He played for clubs including Vasco da Gama, Atlético Madrid, Palmeiras, and Club América, and earned twenty caps for Brazil between 1955 and 1964.
Vavá became the first player in history to score in two World Cup final matches, netting twice in the 1958 final and once in the 1962 final. He also won the 1962 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot as joint top scorer of the tournament. Only five players in total have ever scored in two World Cup finals.
Vavá scored a total of nine World Cup goals across the 1958 and 1962 tournaments, five in 1958 and four in 1962. Three of those goals came in finals, two in 1958 and one in 1962.
Vavá played for Sport Recife, Vasco da Gama, Atlético Madrid, Palmeiras, Club América, San Diego Toros, and Portuguesa de Desportos across a career that ran from 1949 to 1970. His move to Atlético Madrid in 1958 was his first time playing outside Brazil.
Vavá died on the 19th of January 2002 at a clinic in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 67.
Vavá was nicknamed Peito de Aço, which translates from Portuguese as Steel Chest. The nickname reflected his reputation as a powerful and resilient striker.