Valdir Appel
Valdir Appel, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Brusque, Appel began his career at CE Paysandu, also having a spell at CA Carlos Renaux, until arriving in Rio de Janeiro on loan to America. In 1966, it was definitively acquired by Vasco da Gama. At Vasco, he was a substitute for Edgardo Andrada most of the time, including during Pelé's 1000th goal. He was notable for throwing the ball into his own goal in a match against Bangu on 16 March 1969. Appel played for several clubs throughout Brazil, ending his career at EC Rio Verde in 1982.Honours
;Vasco da Gama;Rio Verde
Post career
Valdir Appel became a writer of books with an emphasis on football.| # | Date | Title | Ref. |
| 1 | 2006 | Na boca do gol | |
| 2 | 2010 | O goleiro acorrentado | |
| 3 | 2014 | Onde ele pisa nascem histórias | |
| 4 | 2018 | Para sempre o mais querido: A história do Clube Esportivo Paysandú | |
| 5 | 2019 | Voltaço: O início de uma paixão! |