Sergio Echigo
Sergio Echigo (born 28 July 1945) is a former Brazilian football player.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sergio Echigo | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1945 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1965 | Corinthians | 11 | (0) |
| 1967–1968 | Trespontano | ? | (?) |
| 1971 | Bragantino | ? | (?) |
| ? | Paulista | ? | (?) |
| 1972–1974 | Towa Estate Development | 40 | (6) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing style
Echigo was known for his feints and dribbling skills.[1][2] He is responsible for inventing the dribbling move known as 'Elastico', or 'flip-flap', a move which Brazilian legend Rivellino got from him and perfected while they were teammates at Corinthians in 1964.[3]
Honours
Club
- Towa Estate Development
- JSL Cup: 1973
Individual
- Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1973, 1974
- Order of the Rising Sun, 5th Class, Gold and Silver Rays: 2017
References
- ↑ Placar Magazine - 10 1994 p.1097 期 - 杂志 -"O mérito cabe ao ex- jogador Sérgio Echigo, que jogou nos aspirantes do Corinthians. "O Echigo era um ..."
- ↑ Olivetto Corinthians x Outros 2012 "O mais desconcertante desses dribles era chamado de “elástico”, uma jogada criada pelo nissei Sérgio Echigo, seu companheiro no fantástico time corintiano de aspirantes de 1964. “Que drible foi ..."
- ↑ "Exclusive interview: Rivellino". footballqatar.com. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2014.