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He was elected the best Brazilian goalkeeper of the 20th Century and one of the best in the world by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics . He is remembered for his sober style on the pitch and his peaceful personality. He was one of the key members of Brazil's winning squads in 1958 and 1962, this goalkeeper was a picture of confidence under the bar. He is known to have made the best save of his life in the 1962 World Cup finals in a crucial match against Spain. He conceded only 95 goals in 100 internationals for Brazil, being on the losing side only 14 times. Which Brazilian legend are we talking about?

  1. Julio Cesar

  2. Gylmar

  3. Castilho

  4. Dirceu
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Explanation

Gylmar dos Santos Neves, known simply as Gylmar, was Brazil's goalkeeper in the 1958 and 1962 World Cup victories. He was renowned for his composed style and excellent positioning, making crucial saves in both tournaments. The description of making a great save against Spain in 1962 refers to his performance in the group stage.

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