Q1. What is Zico’s full name?
A. Arthur Antunes Coimbra
B. Antonio Carlos Jobim
C. Alberto Santos Dumont
D. Ayrton Senna da Silva
Answer: A. Arthur Antunes Coimbra
Q2. In which year was Zico born?
A. 1950
B. 1953
C. 1956
D. 1959
Answer: B. 1953
Q3. Which Brazilian club did Zico spend the majority of his playing career with?
A. Santos
B. Corinthians
C. Palmeiras
D. Flamengo
Answer: D. Flamengo
Q4. Zico is often nicknamed the “White Pelé” due to his skills. What position did he primarily play?
A. Goalkeeper
B. Defender
C. Midfielder
D. Striker
Answer: C. Midfielder
Q5. How many times did Zico win the Brazilian Série A title with Flamengo?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: B. 3
Q6. In which year did Zico make his debut for the Brazilian national team?
A. 1972
B. 1974
C. 1976
D. 1978
Answer: C. 1976
Q7. Zico participated in three FIFA World Cups for Brazil. Which years were they?
A. 1974, 1978, 1982
B. 1986, 1990, 1994
C. 1982, 1986, 1990
D. 1978, 1982, 1986
Answer: D. 1978, 1982, 1986
Q8. What was Zico’s goal tally for the Brazilian national team?
A. 48
B. 52
C. 66
D. 77
Answer: A. 48
Q9. Zico won the Copa Libertadores with Flamengo in which year?
A. 1979
B. 1981
C. 1983
D. 1985
Answer: B. 1981
Q10. After leaving Flamengo, Zico played for which Italian club from 1983 to 1985?
A. Juventus
B. AC Milan
C. Udinese
D. Inter Milan
Answer: C. Udinese
Q11. Zico is renowned for his free-kick expertise. How many career free-kick goals is he credited with?
A. 62
B. 101
C. 125
D. 150
Answer: B. 101
Q12. In 1981, Zico led Flamengo to victory in the Intercontinental Cup against which European team?
A. Liverpool
B. Bayern Munich
C. Real Madrid
D. Ajax
Answer: A. Liverpool
Q13. Zico was awarded the South American Footballer of the Year how many times?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
Answer: C. Three times
Q14. Which Japanese club did Zico join in 1991, helping to popularize football in Japan?
A. Kashima Antlers
B. Urawa Red Diamonds
C. Yokohama F. Marinos
D. Gamba Osaka
Answer: A. Kashima Antlers
Q15. Zico served as the technical director for which national team during the 2006 FIFA World Cup?
A. Brazil
B. Japan
C. Portugal
D. Italy
Answer: B. Japan
Q16. What is the name of the stadium in Rio de Janeiro where Flamengo plays, often associated with Zico’s career?
A. Maracana
B. Mineirao
C. Morumbi
D. Beira-Rio
Answer: A. Maracana
Q17. In his career, Zico won the Brazilian Golden Ball award how many times?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: A. 2
Q18. Zico retired from professional football in which year?
A. 1989
B. 1991
C. 1993
D. 1994
Answer: D. 1994
Q19. Which prestigious individual award did Zico win in 1983 from World Soccer magazine?
A. Ballon d’Or
B. World Player of the Year
C. Golden Boot
D. FIFA Player of the Year
Answer: B. World Player of the Year
Q20. Zico coached which club in Turkey, winning the Super Lig title in 2008?
A. Galatasaray
B. Besiktas
C. Fenerbahce
D. Trabzonspor
Answer: C. Fenerbahce
Q21. How many goals did Zico score for Flamengo across all competitions?
A. 508
B. 568
C. 612
D. 650
Answer: A. 508
Q22. Zico was inducted into the FIFA 100 list by Pelé in which year?
A. 2000
B. 2002
C. 2004
D. 2006
Answer: C. 2004
Q23. During the 1986 World Cup, Zico missed a crucial penalty against which team in the quarter-finals?
A. France
B. West Germany
C. Mexico
D. Denmark
Answer: A. France
Q24. Zico founded a football club in India called FC Goa. In which league does it compete?
A. I-League
B. Indian Super League
C. Durand Cup
D. Federation Cup
Answer: B. Indian Super League
Q25. What was Zico’s jersey number during most of his career with Flamengo and Brazil?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer: C. 10
