Ludgero Pereira da Silva (21 March 1947 – 28 April 1969), better known as Lidu, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right back.

Lidu
Personal information
Full name Ludgero Pereira da Silva
Date of birth (1947-03-21)21 March 1947
Place of birth Presidente Prudente, Brazil
Date of death 28 April 1969(1969-04-28) (aged 22)
Place of death São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Right back
Youth career
Prudentina
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1966 Prudentina
1966–1968 Londrina
1968–1969 Corinthians 36 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 February 2024

Career

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Born in Presidente Prudente, Lidu began his career at Prudentina. He later played for Londrina, until in 1968 he was hired by Corinthians, where he made 36 appearances.[1][2]

Death

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Lidu died in a car accident on 28 April 1969 while heading to Parque São Jorge for a training session with Corinthians. The winger Eduardo also died.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lidu, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Que fim levou? Lidu (Ex-lateral do Corinthians, morto tragicamente)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  3. ^ "50 anos das mortes de Lidu e Eduardo: quando o Corinthians perdeu dois titulares em tragédia". Lance! (in Portuguese). 25 April 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
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  • Lidu at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)