Nílton de Sordi (14 February 1931 – 24 August 2013), sometimes known as just De Sordi, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a right-back.

Career De Sordi earned 22 caps for the Brazil national team. He was part of the 1958 FIFA World Cup winning squad, and played in all matches except the final. During his club career, he played for XV de Piracicaba-SP and São Paulo.

Death De Sordi died of multiple organ failure on 24 August 2013 in Bandeirantes, Brazil.Nilton De Sordi, 1958 World Cup champion, passes away in the city of Bandeirantes

Honours São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1953, 1957

Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1958

Individual Torneio Octogonal Rivadavia Correa Meyer Team of the Tournament: 1953 Campeonato Paulista Team of the Tournament: 1953, 1954 Campeonato Paulista Player of the Tournament: 1954 Torneio Rio-São Paulo Team of the Tournament: 1954

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