Hércules de Brito Ruas (9 August 1939 – 11 June 2026), known as Brito, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back for several clubs, and for the Brazil national team.
Club career In 1975, Brito played abroad in the National Soccer League with Montreal Castors.
International career Brito played for the Brazil national team between 1964 and 1972, winning 45 caps.
He won the 1970 FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national team. He also played the 1966 FIFA World Cup (one game against Portugal).
Death Brito died of pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro, on 11 June 2026, at the age of 86.Morre Brito, zagueiro campeão do mundo em 1970 e ícone da seleção brasileira
Honours Vasco da Gama Tournoi de Paris: 1957 Teresa Herrera Trophy: 1957 Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1966 Taça Guanabara: 1965 Troféu IV Centenário do Rio: 1965 Torneio Pentagonal do México: 1963
Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1970 Roca Cup: 1971 Brazil Independence Cup: 1972
Individual Placars Bola de Prata (Silver Ball): 1970
References
External links Brito Caps Record Honours of Brito