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Brazilian footballer (born 1944)

Jair Ventura Filho (born 25 December 1944), better known as Jairzinho (ʒaˌiʁˈzĩɲu), is a Brazilian former professional footballer. A quick, skillful, and powerful right winger known for his finishing ability and eye for goal, he was a key member and leading scorer of the legendary Brazil national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. He is nicknamed The Hurricane (o Furacão) in reference to the way his jersey would shake as he ran down the wing during his playing days. A versatile forward, he was also capable of playing in a variety of other attacking positions, as a main striker, second striker, or even as an attacking midfielder. Jairzinho was known for his large afro towards the later stages of his career, as well as his burst of pace, dribbling, ball skills, finishing ability, shot power and physical strength due to his large muscular build. He is widely considered one of the greatest Brazilian players of all time. Due to the economic and political situation of the time, as well as the Sport Legislation, he played most of his club football in South America where he spent eleven years at Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo. He went on to play in Europe for Olympique de Marseille during the final years of his career, a common pattern for South American players until the 1980s, when the economic and political situation changed. Jairzinho replaced his footballing idol Garrincha in both the Botafogo and Brazil teams, and played in three consecutive World Cups: 1966, 1970 and 1974.

Jair Ventura Filho was born on 25 December 1944 in Rio de Janeiro, Jairzinho's family left Duque de Caxias for Rio in the late 50s. Living on Rua General Severiano where he went through the youth setup at local club Botafogo.

Jairzinho started his football career in 1958 aged 13 assigned to the Botafogo youth teams and working as a ball boy for the first team. He made his professional debut with the club as a striker at the age of fifteen in 1960. His idol Garrincha, whom he would eventually replace for both club and country, also played at Botafogo, albeit in Jairzinho's preferred position on the right wing. This resulted in Jairzinho spending most of his early games playing on the left wing or as a centre forward. However, he would fill in as a right winger, by far his strongest position, when Garrincha was injured. Jairzinho finally established himself as a Botafogo regular in 1965 aged 21 and was seen as a phenomenal rising star to the entire nation. During this young age he was already playing with Brazil and Botafogo superstars such as Gérson, Mario Zagallo and Garrincha. After Jairzinho's excellent display in Mexico at the 1970 FIFA World Cup more eyes of the world were focused on his Botofogo side. In the final four years of his time at Botafogo he'd prove to finalise himself as one of the club's most prolific goalscorers in the history of single starred Brazilian club, scoring 186 goals in 416 appearances with a goals per game ratio of 0,45. He ranks 6th in all time top goal scorers for Botafogo. One of his most standout performances starred in 1972 in which he scored a hattrick vs Flamengo during a famous 6–0 victory, one of the most memorable in Botafogo's history. In the same year he would also receive the Bronze Award for the South American Footballer of the Year.

After the end of Jairzinho's contract in South Africa, he would finally rejoin his home country and reestablish himself as the world class forward he was known for. Jairzinho signed with Cruzeiro at the beginning of 1976, just days before the season campaign started. Jairzinho would score 31 goals in 43 games across all competitions, finishing 2nd highest goal scorer in the 1976 Copa Libertadores with 12 goals in 12 appearances whilst also winning the trophy, the first one for the brazilian club. Cruzeiro would then go on to play and ultimately be defeated at the 1976 Intercontinental Cup against Bayern Munich, losing the first leg 2–0 in Germany and drawing 0–0 at home. Jairzinho would only spend a year at Cruzeiro, however a successful period.

Jairzinho was feared as a versatile forward who could cause damage and impose a severe goal threat from any position on the field. He possessed high athlete level pace and a quick burst of acceleration, an excellent first touch and direct dribbling ability, however Jairzinho's most unique attribute was his strength. On countless occasions many opposition defences would attempt to double up on Jairzinho and try deny him space in an effort to deny his direct goal threat imposed by his athleticism. He would apply himself as a hard working team player who would consistently track back and use his body structure to prevent opposition counter attacks by blocking or tracking runs. Jairzinho's movement off the ball was one of the key aspects on which he accumulated so many goals throughout his career. In the 1970 FIFA World Cup he displayed his attacking instincts, especially with his goal vs England which earned Brazil the victory and broke the deadlock. The secondary run off Pelé for him to strike a powerful top left corner finish displayed his threat in front of goal as well as his overall attacking intelligence. His finishing ability was regularly acclaimed by many coaches and teammates. The timing, accuracy and power Jairzinho would develop behind his shooting were almost perfect and very challenging for goalkeepers to reach at full stretch. He also possessed powerful and accurate shots with his left foot which acclaimed him as a complete forward. As well as his effective attacking play Jairzinho possessed many talents on the ball and what many destined as "phenomenal technical ability". One of his signature moves included flicking the ball up from a pass in open play within the boundaries of the opposition box and cushioning the ball perfectly for an open shot. In terms of technical ability he also possessed smart creativity, which was best displayed from the cross Jairzinho put in for Pelé vs England following the famous Gordon Banks save. Some claim Jairzinho is one of the most complete forwards of all time.

After retiring as a footballer, Jairzinho became a coach and managed a number of youth teams in his native Brazil. He also worked in Japan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In 1997, Jairzinho began his first journey as manager in Europe being appointed at Greek Super League club Kalamata. He was sacked due to poor results, his side relegated at the end of the season. Jairzinho was named head coach of the Gabon national team. However, he was sacked by Gabon's Football Federation after a crushing defeat against Angola in a World Cup 2006 Qualifier held in Luanda. Perhaps his greatest achievement as a coach was spotting Ronaldo as a 14 year old whilst he was coaching São Cristóvão. He kick started the career of the future three time FIFA World Player of the Year by recommending him to Cruzeiro, his former side, and the Brazil youth team.

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first. No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 7 June 1964 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2–0 4–1 Taça das Nações 2. 12 June 1968 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4–0 4–0 1968 Copa Río Branco 3. 20 June 1968 10th Anniversary Stadium, Warsaw, Poland 4–2 6–2 Friendly 4. 5–2 5. 14 July 1968 Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru 3–3 4–3 Friendly 6. 17 July 1968 Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru 4–0 4–0 Friendly 7. 7 August 1968 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4–0 4–1 Friendly 8. 3 November 1968 Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, Brazil 1–0 2–1 Friendly 9. 7 April 1969 Estádio Beira Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil 1–0 2–1 Friendly 10. 12 June 1969 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2–1 2–1 Friendly 11. 17 August 1969 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay 2–0 3–0 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification 12. 21 August 1969 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6–1 6–2 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification 13. 24 August 1969 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4–0 6–0 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification 14. 8 March 1970 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1–0 2–1 Friendly 15. 3 June 1970 Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico 3–1 4–1 1970 FIFA World Cup 16. 4–1 17. 7 June 1970 Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico 1–0 1–0 1970 FIFA World Cup 18. 10 June 1970 Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico 2–0 3–2 1970 FIFA World Cup 19. 14 June 1970 Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico 4–2 4–2 1970 FIFA World Cup 20. 17 June 1970 Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico 2–1 3–1 1970 FIFA World Cup 21. 21 June 1970 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico 3–1 4–1 1970 FIFA World Cup 22. 30 September 1970 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2–1 3–1 Friendly 23. 4 October 1970 Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago, Chile 3–0 5–1 Friendly 24. 4–0 25. 2 July 1972 Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil 3–0 3–0 Brazil Independence Cup 26. 5 July 1972 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1–0 1–0 Brazil Independence Cup 27. 9 July 1972 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1–0 1–0 Brazil Independence Cup 28. 13 June 1973 Praterstadion, Vienna, Austria 1–1 1–1 Friendly 29. 21 June 1973 Central Lenin Stadium, Moscow, Soviet Union 1–0 1–0 Friendly 30. 31 March 1974 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1–1 1–1 Friendly 31. 14 April 1974 Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1–0 1–0 Friendly 32. 22 June 1974 Parkstadion, Gelsenkirchen, West Germany 1–0 3–0 1974 FIFA World Cup 33. 30 June 1974 Niedersachsenstadion, Hanover, West Germany 2–1 2–1 1974 FIFA World Cup

Jairzinho's son, also known as Jair Ventura, is also a former footballer who managed Corinthians, Botafogo and Santos.