Rildo da Costa Menezes
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Rildo da Costa Menezes, also known as Rildo (born in Recife
, January 23, 1942) was a former association footballer, one of the all-time best defender lateral for Santos F.C.
with Dalmo
and Geraldino.
, Pepe
, Coutinho
, Clodoaldo
and many others. His career began in 1959 when he signed a youth contract with Íbis
. In 1960, he began his senior career with Sport Club do Recife
before moving to Botafogo
in 1961. In 1967, he transferred to Santos FC. Three time winner of Săo Paulo State Championship
Captained the Team that won (1967, 1968, 1969) and two time winner Rio de Janeiro State Championship
(1961, 1962). In 1977, he joined Pelé with the New York Cosmos
of the North American Soccer League
. The Cosmos won the 1977 Soccer Bowl Championship. In 1978, he played for the Southern California Lazers
of the American Soccer League
. He was selected as All League that season. In 1979, he played for the California Sunshine
. On April 16, 1980, he signed with the Cleveland Cobras
of the American Soccer League
.
from 1963 to 1969. He was a member of the Brazilian team at the 1966 FIFA World Cup
where he scored his lone national team goal in a 3–1 loss to Portugal
.
of the American Professional Soccer League
. In October 1993, he resigned after the team lost the championship game. In 1995, he coached the San Fernando Valley Golden Eagles of the USISL.
Rildo is currently an assistant coach with the Marlborough High School soccer team where he oversees the junior varsity. Last season he assisted professional British Head Coach Gareth Pashley to their most successful season in the High School's history.
Recife
Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 4,136,506 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper...
, January 23, 1942) was a former association footballer, one of the all-time best defender lateral for Santos F.C.
Santos Futebol Clube
Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
with Dalmo
Dalmo
Dalmo Inácio da Silva or simply Dalmo is a Brazilian footballer who currently playing for Chernomorets Burgas.-Career:...
and Geraldino.
Professional
Rildo was the last of Santos Golden Era players, which included PeléPelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
, Pepe
José Maria
Miguel Boaventura Lucena , known as José Maria or José Maria de Santo Agostinho, was a Brazilian mystic from the state of Santa Catarina, probably the western part of the state. Little is known about his early life. In 1911, he began preaching against the Brazilian state...
, Coutinho
Coutinho
Antônio Wilson Vieira Honório , nicknamed Coutinho, is a Brazilian former football player. He played as a forward for Santos Futebol Clube, being a teammate and attacking partner of Pelé, and became a member of the Brazilian national team.Born in Piracicaba, State of São Paulo, Coutinho was...
, Clodoaldo
Clodoaldo
Clodoaldo Tavares de Santana, better known as Clodoaldo is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....
and many others. His career began in 1959 when he signed a youth contract with Íbis
Íbis Sport Club
Íbis Sport Club, or Íbis as they are usually called, are a Brazilian football team from Paulista in Pernambuco state, founded on November 15, 1938. Their home stadium is the Municipal de Paulista. They play in black and red colors...
. In 1960, he began his senior career with Sport Club do Recife
Sport Club do Recife
Sport Club do Recife, more popularly known as Sport in Recife or Sport Recife in Northeastern Brazil, is a football team from Recife, Pernambuco.-1905 - Foundation:...
before moving to Botafogo
Botafogo
Botafogo is a beachfront neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a mostly middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta and São João .- History :Botafogo was named after João Pereira de Sousa Botafogo, who was responsible for the...
in 1961. In 1967, he transferred to Santos FC. Three time winner of Săo Paulo State Championship
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
Captained the Team that won (1967, 1968, 1969) and two time winner Rio de Janeiro State Championship
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
(1961, 1962). In 1977, he joined Pelé with the New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
. The Cosmos won the 1977 Soccer Bowl Championship. In 1978, he played for the Southern California Lazers
Southern California Lazers
The Southern California Lazers were an American soccer club based in Torrance, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.-1978 Roster: John McGeady Sid Wallace 24 Apps 14 Goals John Granville Jack Howarth Rildo-Year-by-year:...
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. He was selected as All League that season. In 1979, he played for the California Sunshine
California Sunshine (soccer)
The California Sunshine was an American soccer club based in Fountain Valley, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team was owned by Dr. Robert Everakes and his wife Alexandra, who was the general manager...
. On April 16, 1980, he signed with the Cleveland Cobras
Cleveland Cobras
The Cleveland Stars were an American soccer club based in Cleveland, Ohio and a member of the American Soccer League in 1972-73. Before the 1974 season, the name was changed to the Cleveland Cobras. The Stars' colors were blue and white...
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
.
National team
Rildo earned 38 caps, scoring one goal, with the Brazilian national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
from 1963 to 1969. He was a member of the Brazilian team at the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
where he scored his lone national team goal in a 3–1 loss to Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
.
Coach
In 1990, Rildo coached the California Emperors. In 1993, he coached the Los Angeles SalsaLos Angeles Salsa
The Los Angeles Salsa was an American Professional Soccer League franchise. The club played on the campus of California State University, Fullerton at Titan Stadium in a suburb of Orange County, California...
of the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. In October 1993, he resigned after the team lost the championship game. In 1995, he coached the San Fernando Valley Golden Eagles of the USISL.
Rildo is currently an assistant coach with the Marlborough High School soccer team where he oversees the junior varsity. Last season he assisted professional British Head Coach Gareth Pashley to their most successful season in the High School's history.