Attacking Full-Back Goal
Demonstrates the attacking possibilities of the modern full-back role.
Role range: 1949-1962
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Nilton dos Santos Nilton Santos Biography and Timeline
Follow Nilton dos Santos Nilton Santos through 4 dated historical records for Brazil.
Nilton dos Santos Nilton Santos, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1958–1962Years on this page
1958
World Cup Goal Against Austria
Dribbles forward from defence and scores against Austria.
Role range: 1949-1962
1962
Brazil Defensive Champion
Provides experience and defensive leadership throughout the tournament.
Role range: 1949-1962
Second World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win a second consecutive World Cup.
Role range: 1949-1962
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.