 He was a 1970 World Champion, and was also selected for Brazil at the 1966 and the 1974 FIFA World Cup.He played once in 1970 and once in 1974.He was also called up for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, at 16 years and 339 days of age at the start of the tournament, being the youngest player to ever be called up for the tournament; however, he did not play in any match.