luckily, didi was able to continue with the sport, which saw him become an idol for local clubs fluminense and botafogo, before making the trip across the atlantic to play for the 'galacticos' real madrid.

perhaps didi's most renowned contribution to the game was the invention of the folha seca shot - a technique that didi perfected, while suffering from a healing injury

the folha seca shot is now used by some of the greatest players, in the sport, such as cristiano ronaldo.