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Djalma Santos won two FIFA World Cups with Brazil.

Djalma Santos won two FIFA World Cups with Brazil.

People often let players who are on the less flamboyant side of the game slip their mind once their career is over. One such star was Djalma Santos!

The defender was a true representation of Brazilian flair, capable of pulling something special out of his bag of tricks whenever it was required. He was even more known for immaculate defensive abilities that would make one question just how ahead of his time he truly was, hence his nickname of "A Muralha" ("The Wall").

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