Nílton de Sordi
Brazilian footballer
About Nílton de Sordi
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 82). Nílton de Sordi was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nílton de Sordi?
Brazilian footballer (1931–2013)
When was Nílton de Sordi born?
Nílton de Sordi was born on 14 February 1931 in Piracicaba.
When did Nílton de Sordi die?
Nílton de Sordi died on 24 August 2013 in Bandeirantes.
What was Nílton de Sordi's occupation?
Nílton de Sordi was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Nílton de Sordi?
Nílton de Sordi was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nílton de Sordi. https://biography.guide/nilton-de-sordi/
MLA: "Nílton de Sordi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nilton-de-sordi/.
Chicago: "Nílton de Sordi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nilton-de-sordi/.
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