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Luiz Alberto Pirola (born 8 July 1954), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Luiz Alberto started his career at Ferroviária, and after standing out in São Paulo state football, went to Fluminense FC, where he won the Campeonato Carioca titles in 1975 and 1976. He became the player who made the most appearances for Comercial de Ribeirão Preto, where played from 1977 to 1989.
International career
Luiz Alberto was part of the Olympic team of Brazil in 1975, being gold medal of the 1975 Pan American Games (alongside Mexico). During the Pan American Games dispute, on 17 October, Luiz Alberto scored 4 goals in the historic 14–0 win against Nicaragua.
Personal life
After retiring from football, Luiz Alberto became a police investigator in the city of Araraquara.
Honours
Brazil Olympic
Pan American Games: 1975
Fluminense
Campeonato Carioca: 1975, 1976
References
External links
Luiz Alberto at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)