Ludgero Pereira da Silva (21 March 1947 – 28 April 1969), better known as Lidu, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ludgero Pereira da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Presidente Prudente, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 28 April 1969 (aged 22) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Prudentina | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1966 | Prudentina | ||
| 1966–1968 | Londrina | ||
| 1968–1969 | Corinthians | 36 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 February 2024 | |||
Career edit
Born in Presidente Prudente, Lidu began his career at Prudentina. He later played for Londrina, until in 1968 he was hired by Corinthians, where he made 36 appearances.[1][2]
Death edit
Lidu died in a car accident on 28 April 1969 while heading to Parque São Jorge for a training session with Corinthians. The winger Eduardo also died.[1][2][3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Lidu, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Que fim levou? Lidu (Ex-lateral do Corinthians, morto tragicamente)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "50 anos das mortes de Lidu e Eduardo: quando o Corinthians perdeu dois titulares em tragédia". Lance! (in Portuguese). 25 April 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
External links edit
- Lidu at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)