Images: Alexandre Toledo, the goalie who plays on one leg
Alexandre said that the greatest challenges are mental, not physical. He doesn’t care what rival players think about him with just one leg.
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Moleque Travesso soccer club's goalkeeper Alexandre Toledo, 36, prepares to block a shot during an amateur match against the Jardim Regina Pirituba club at Pirituba soccer field in Sao Paulo March 29, 2014. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Toledo blocks a shot by a rival player from Eai do Sape club during an amateur match at Corinthians field in Sao Paulo January 25, 2014. With Brazil about to host the World Cup, and soccer fever taking over the country, Toledo continues to play and thrill fans with his ability 18 years after his accident. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Here's Toledo standing ready to block a shot by his son Gu, 4, after an amateur match at Corinthians field in Sao Paulo January 25, 2014. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Toledo rests during an amateur match against the Jardim Regina Pirituba club at Pirituba soccer field in Sao Paulo. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Toledo walks on crutches past team mate Betinho before an amateur match at Corinthians field in Sao Paulo. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Toledo watches an amateur match at Colorado field where his own team plays their league matches. REUTERS/Nacho Doce