Wilson Piazza


Wilson da Silva Piazza, is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as defensive midfielder or centre-back, in particular with Cruzeiro E.C. and the Brazil [national football team|Brazil national team]. He was a member of the Brazilian team that won the 1970 [FIFA World Cup Final|1970 World Cup]. He was a member of the Cruzeiro team which won the 1976 Copa Libertadores.

International career

Piazza made 51 appearances for the Brazil national team between 1967 and 1975. He played for his nation in both the 1970 [FIFA World Cup|1970] and 1974 [FIFA World Cup|1974] World Cups, appearing in six games in 1970, including the 4–1 1970 FIFA [World Cup Final|final] victory over Italy.

Honours

Cruzeiro E.C.

International

Brazil

Individual