Valdir Birigui


Valdir Gadioli da Silva, better known as Valdir Birigui, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Valdir started his career at Bandeirante de Birigui, city that incorporated in the name, and was signed by São Paulo in 1964. He also played for Botafogo, where he was champion in 1967. Valdir also played for Portuguesa, Saad EC de São Caetano do Sul and Paysandu. He was part of the squad that made the first European trip with São Paulo FC.

Honours

;Botafogo

Death

Valdir Birigui died in São Paulo, 22 March 2024, aged 80.