Vanderley Lázaro

Vanderlei Lázaro (born 20 June 1949) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.

Career

Vanderlei began his career at Nacional de Uberaba in 1967, and the following year he was hired by Corinthians. He returned to Minas Gerais to Cruzeiro, where he made history in the 70s, with several state titles, two Brazilian runners-up and the 1976 Copa Libertadores title. Vanderlei was inducted into the Cruzeiro EC Hall of Fame in 2012.

International career

Vanderlei was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1975 Copa América, when players from Minas Gerais mostly formed the team.

Personal life

After retiring, he became the owner of an ice cream shop in the center of Belo Horizonte.

Honours

Cruzeiro Copa Libertadores: 1976 Campeonato Mineiro: 1969, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 Taça Minas Gerais: 1973