This Brazilian winger, famous for his bent legs and dazzling dribbling, led Brazil to the 1962 World Cup title while Pelé was injured. He lost just one match for Brazil, a 1-3 defeat to Hungary at Goodison Park at the 1966 World Cup, which was also his last international game. Which player was he?

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Garrincha. Garrincha led Brazil to the 1962 World Cup title and lost only one game wearing the Brazil shirt. That defeat was a 1-3 loss to Hungary at Goodison Park in the 1966 World Cup, which was also his last international match.