On Thursday (4), former goalkeeper Eduardo Stinghen, popularly known as Ado, celebrates his 78th birthday. The highlight of his playing career is the conquest of the 1970 World Cup, the Brazilian National Team’s third world title.
Born on July 4, 1946, in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, he took his first steps in football in Londrina, Paraná, due to his family’s move to the city. There, he was revealed by the local team, Londrina, which he defended between 1964 and 1968.
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From 1969 onwards, Ado wore the black and white colors of Corinthians in 206 matches. As the starting goalkeeper for Timão, he became a world champion in 1970, being a reserve for Félix throughout the competition.
Known for his courageous style under the goalposts, Ado lived a period at Corinthians marked by a drought of titles. But that does not prevent the goalkeeper from being a name cherished with great affection by the club’s fans.
After his stint with the Parque São Jorge team, which ended in 1974, he played for several Brazilian football teams: America-RJ, Atlético-MG, Portuguesa, Velo Clube, Santos, Ferroviário-CE, Bragantino, and Fortaleza. With America-RJ, he won the Taça Guanabara in 1974.
