Mário Zagallo
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Mário Zagallo stands alone in the annals of football history as the only individual to win the World Cup four times, achieving this feat as a player, manager, and assistant manager. His 1970 team is widely considered one of the greatest squads ever assembled, revolutionizing the game with its fluid attacking style. Receiving the FIFA Order of Merit placed him among the most decorated figures in the sport's governance. His dual success as a player and manager set a benchmark that remains unbroken after more than half a century.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA Order of Merit
Highest honor awarded by FIFA for contributions to the sport.
Ordem do Mérito Desportivo
National distinction for service to Brazilian sports.
World Soccer Magazine Ranking
Ranked #9 Greatest Manager of All Time.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Managers of All Time
Records & Feats
Most World Cup Titles Won
Won four World Cups: 1958 and 1962 as player, 1970 as manager, 1994 as assistant.
Most World Cup Finals Participated In
Participated in five World Cup finals as a player, manager, or assistant.
First Person to Win as Player and Manager
First individual to win the World Cup in both capacities.