Waldir Isaú Pereira (18 October 1941 – 12 March 1996), better known as Tenente, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a left back.
Career
An employee of Carbonifera Metropolitana de Criciúma, the company that owned EC Metropol at the time, ended up demonstrating talent in football games among employees and received a chance in professional football. He had a brief spell at Vasco da Gama where he received no opportunities, and went to São Paulo FC. He was part of the first squad to win a title at the Estádio do Morumbi.
Personal life
Waldir received the nickname "Tenente" () at São Paulo FC, as he ended up accidentally shooting after playing with a revolver inside the club's changing rooms.
Honours
Metropol Campeonato Catarinense: 1961, 1962 São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1970, 1971
Death
Died in a traffic accident in his hometown Criciúma, at age 54.
References
External links Tenente at ogol.com.br