Luizinho (footballer, born 1930)

Luíz Trochillo, best known as Luizinho and named fans Pequeno Polegar (born in São Paulo, Brasil, March 7, 1930 – died January 17, 1998) was an association footballer who played as a striker.^[1]

Luizinho

Personal information
Full name	Luiz Trochillo
Date of birth	(1930-03-07)March 7, 1930
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Date of death	January 17, 1998(1998-01-17) (aged 67)
Place of death	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s)	Attacking Midfielder
Youth career
1943–1948	Corinthians
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1948–1962; 1964–1967	Corinthians	605	(172)
1963	Juventus
International career
1955–1957	Brazil	11	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was a skilled dribbler and for some veteran Corinthians supporters the greatest player of the club history.

He played entire career (1949–1967) with Corinthians, except in season 1962–63 when play for Clube Atlético Juventus. He won three São Paulo State Championship in 1951, 1952 and 1954. He died at 67 years old.

References

1. "Luís Trochillo". worldfootball.net. Retrieved July 8, 2021.