Jairzinho
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Jairzinho's greatest achievement is his unique record of scoring in every match of a World Cup winning campaign, a feat unmatched in the tournament's history. He was a central figure in what many consider the greatest national team ever assembled. His individual recognition includes the Bola de Ouro and selection to the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers chosen by Pelé. He is also inducted into the Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame and the South American Football Hall of Fame, cementing his place among the sport's elite.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA 100
Selected as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.
Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to Brazilian football.
South American Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for his achievements in South American football.
Order of Rio Branco
Received the insignia for his World Cup performance.
Rankings & Lists
IFFHS South American Player of the 20th Century
World Soccer Magazine's 100 Greatest Players of the 20th Century
Placar Magazine's 100 Craques do Século
Magazine Covers
Placar
1970-07
Brazil's World Cup Victory
El Gráfico
1970-07
Jairzinho: The Hurricane
France Football
1974-09
Jairzinho Joins Marseille
Records & Feats
Only player to score in every match of a World Cup winning campaign
Scored in all six matches of the 1970 World Cup, a feat unmatched in tournament history.
One of three players to score in two different World Cup finals
Scored in the 1970 final and also played (though did not score) in the 1974 final.