Wladimir (footballer)

Wladimir
Personal information
Full name	Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos
Date of birth	29 August 1954 (age 70)
Place of birth	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Left-back
Senior career*
Years	Team
1972–1985	Corinthians
1986	Santo André
1987	Corinthians
1988	Ponte Preta
1989	Santos
1990	Cruzeiro
Total
International career
1977–1985	Brazil
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Wladimir Rodrigues dos Santos (born 29 August 1954), is a former Brazilian football who played as a left-back.^[1]

As a player, Wladimir had a long and distinguished career, best remembered for his time at Corinthians, recognised as the most highly regarded defender this team has ever produced.

He won four São Paulo State Championships (in 1977, 1979, 1982 and 1983) and is the most capped player in Corinthians history with 803 matches played.

In 1998 Federação Paulista de Futebol named him in the Paulista League all-time best XI, alongside players like Rivellino, Ademir da Guia, Pelé, Djalma Santos and others.[1]

He was also named, by Placar Magazine, as the best left-back in Corinthians' history.[2]