Sérgio Echigo


Sérgio Echigo is a Brazilian former footballer and commentator of Japanese descent who played as a midfielder.
He joined the Corinthians Paulista|Corinthians] in 1963 and played for Towa Real Estate S.C. in the Japan Soccer League between 1972 and 1974.
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Playing style

A highly technical player, Echigo was renowned for his feints and dribbling skills. He is responsible for inventing the dribbling move known as 'Elastico', or 'flip-flap', a move which Brazilian legend Rivellino acquired from him and perfected while they were teammates at Corinthians in 1964.

Honours

Towa Estate Development
Individual