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Amin Nasir: Singaporean footballer and coach Amin Nasir Overview of Amin Nasir (c.1968–2017), a Singaporean defender, S.League player and Hougang United manager, his international career, illness and legacy.
Amos Cardarelli Italian professional footballer (1930–2018), a defender who played for A.S. Roma, Udinese, Internazionale, Lecco and Tevere Roma during the 1950s–60s and remained part of Italy's p…
Andrés Escobar — Colombian footballer and symbol of sportsmanship Andrés Escobar Colombian central defender Andrés Escobar (1967–1994) was known for fair play, club and national team success, and the tragic events after the 1994 World Cup that made him an inter…
Artur Correia (1950–2016): Portuguese right back and Benfica stalwart Artur Correia Overview of Artur Manuel Soares Correia, known as "Ruço": his clubs, style as a right back, achievements with Benfica, Portugal career, and later life and death.
Bigode (1922–2003): Brazilian left-back and national team defender Bigode Bigode (4 April 1922–31 July 2003) was a Brazilian footballer known as a disciplined, quick left-back. Renowned for marking, tackling and long-range passing, he represented Brazil…
Bill Foulkes: Manchester United Defender and Long-serving Club Stalwart Bill Foulkes Biography of Bill Foulkes (1932–2013), central defender for Manchester United, Munich air disaster survivor, England international and later coach — his career, role in rebuilding…
Bill Slater (footballer): career and legacy of William John Slater Bill Slater (footballer) William John 'Bill' Slater (1927–2018), English footballer who starred for Wolverhampton Wanderers, represented England in the 1950s, won domestic honours and was later recognised…
Carmelo Simeone — Argentine football defender (1933–2014) Carmelo Simeone Carmelo “Cholo” Simeone was an Argentine central defender who starred for Boca Juniors in the 1960s and represented Argentina at the 1959 Copa América and the 1966 World Cup.
