Forward pays tribute to late Brazilian great Zito

Brazilian forward Neymar has paid tribute to late Brazilian legend, Zito who died on Sunday, June 14 at the age of 82.

The former midfielder full name Jose Ely de Miranda who played at the heart of the sides that won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups with Brazil has been down with Stroke in recent months.

He spent his entire club career with Sao Paulo club Santos, playing 733 games and scoring 57 goals.

He was the rock in in front of the defense as Brazil coasted to win the 1958 World Cup in Sweden

Four years later in Chile, Zito was named named in FIFA's team of the tournament.

He was credited with spotting the talent Neymar, signing him for the Sao Paulo club in 2003 when aged just 11.

Neymar took to his Instagram to share an image of himself anf Zito writing: "I have no words to describe this guy. I simply thank him for everything he's done for me. #RIPZito."

Mario Zagallo and Pele are now the only surviving members of the Brazil first 11 that contested the 1958 World Cup final.