Ademir da Guia

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Ademir da Guia (born 3 April 1942 at Rio de Janeiro) is a councilman for the city of São Paulo, Brazil. He was elected in 2004 for the legislative period 2005-2008.

Before becoming a politician, he was a notable player for Palmeiras, a leading Brazilian football and South American Team between 1960's and 1970's. Although a Legendary Player by his team, he never get a real chance in Brazilian National Team, a very common event in Brazil: a Place full of good Football's players competing all time to distinguish themselves. His father, Domingos da Guia, was a former national team member who played 1938 FIFA World Cup.

v • d • e Brazil squad - 1974 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place

1 Leão • 2 Luís Pereira • 3 Marinho Peres • 4 Zé Maria • 5 Piazza • 6 Marinho Chagas • 7 Jairzinho • 8 Leivinha • 9 César • 10 Rivelino • 11 Paulo César • 12 Renato • 13 Valdomiro • 14 Nelinho • 15 Alfredo • 16 Marco Antônio • 17 Carpegiani • 18 Ademir da Guia • 19 Mirandinha • 20 Edu • 21 Dirceu • 22 Valdir Peres • Coach: Zagallo