About Vavá
Born 1929. Vavá is an association football player.
Walter José Pereira (born 5 April 1929), better known as Vavá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career A versatile forward, Vavá played for Atlético Mineiro in the early 1950s, being state champion three times and top scorer in 1952 with 15 goals. In total he made 118 appearances and scored 58 goals for the club. He was part of the trip to Europe that became known as "Campeão do Gelo". Vavá ended his career prematurely in 1954 due to a serious heart problem, but later worked at the club as director and manager of some players, such as center forward Renaldo.
Honours Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1950, 1952, 1953
Individual 1952 Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 15 goals
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Vavá?
Brazilian footballer (born 1929)
When was Vavá born?
Vavá was born on 5 April 1929.
What is Vavá's occupation?
Vavá is an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Vavá (footballer, born 1929)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vavá. https://biography.guide/vava-association-football-player/
MLA: "Vavá." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vava-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Vavá." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vava-association-football-player/.
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