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The contrasting numbers illuminate the growth of football throughout the decades. When Zico and Júnior played, the landscape was significantly different, with fewer competitions and titles to chase. The trophies won by current players encompass multiple new tournaments, broadening their title counts but complicating comparisons across eras.
The Legacy of Titles
To further emphasize this, the detailed records of Zico’s accomplishments include:
Torneio do Povo - 1972
Taça Guanabara - 1972, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1988
Taça Rio - 1986
Campeonato Estadual - 1972, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1986
Campeonato Brasileiro - 1987 (three times)
Copa Libertadores - 1981
Mundial de Clubes - 1981