The famous Brazilian side of 1970 are regarded as one of if not the best team of all time.

And Alberto, the team’s captain, was instrumental for the South American side.

He is remembered for scoring one of the most memorable goals in the history of the World Cup, sealing the 4-1 win over Italy in the 1970 final in Mexico City.

The right-back finished off a free-flowing team move, charging down the right-hand side of the pitch and latching onto a pin-point pass by Pele to slam the ball home past the rooted Italian goalkeeper.

Alberto’s former club Santos confirmed the sad news of his passing on Tuesday, with a statement reading: “Santos FC regrets the death of the idol Carlos Alberto Torres, who was 72-years-old.

“He played 445 matches and scored 40 goals in the 1965 period to 1975, and is considered the best right-back in the history of Praiano Alvinegro. The club had decreed official mourning three days.”

Full-back Alberto won a total of 53 caps for Brazil and also helped both Santos and Fluminense secure domestic titles as well as enjoying a spell with New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League later in his career alongside Pele.

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