Person

Didi

Didi (1928–2001), the midfielder who ran Brazil's play at the 1958 and 1962 World Cups and was named best player in 1958.

Waldyr Pereira, known as Didi, was a midfielder known for his passing and for the dipping free kick called the folha seca, or dry leaf. He played in three World Cups and won two, in 1958 and 1962. He was named the best player of the 1958 tournament, and he scored in the semi-final against France.