On the eve of the game, whoever was chosen to mark him would lose sleep. It was difficult to lay their head on the pillow and fall asleep. That's because the next day they would have to face Marcos Cavalo (black shorts in the photo). In the 1970s, he gained fame as one of the most problematic strikers to mark. In addition to great physical strength, it took "nerves of steel" not to lose their temper with that audacious long-haired player.

In one-on-one situations, the full-back was always on edge. Marcos Cavalo possessed strength, speed, and decisiveness. The number 7 on his back earned him titles and made him the best in his position at Figueirense of all time.

His resume includes the titles of Santa Catarina state champion in 1968 with Comerciário, and in 1971 with América de Joinville. Back in 1977, he helped lift the Brazilian championship trophy in that São Paulo team that included Rubens Minelli, Waldir Peres, Dario Pereyra, Getúlio, Bezerra, Chicão, and Zé Sérgio.

A true Carioca (native of Rio de Janeiro), Marco Antônio da Silva Vaz had the most Florianópolis accent I've ever known. Possessing impressive humility, he made history wherever he played.