Everaldo Marques da Silva (11 September 1944 – 28 October 1974), nicknamed Everaldo, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a left back for Grêmio and the Brazil national team. He won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. The golden star in Grêmio's flag was added in 1970 in his homage.
Club career Everaldo was born in Porto Alegre. He spent his entire club career with Grêmio except for a loan at Juventude.
He died in a car accident on 28 October 1974 in Santa Cruz do Sul.
International career Everaldo had 24 caps with the Brazil national team between 1967 and 1972. The first one was obtained in June 1967.
Everaldo won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He was defeated only once, in October 1968.
Honours Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1970 Roca Cup: 1967 Rio Branco Cup: 1967
Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968
Individual Brazilian Silver Ball: 1970
References
External links Everaldo: a star shining in the Tricolor flag from Grêmio's official website (archived)