Nilton Santos was one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1925, he began his career with the local club Botafogo in 1949, and went on to become one of the most decorated players of his generation.
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Nílton dos Santos was a Brazilian footballer who played primarily as a left-back. At international level, he was a member of the Brazil teams that won the 1958 and 1962 FIFA World Cups.