Ademir da Guia facts for kids
Ademir da Guia (2018)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ademir da Guia | ||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1952–1956 | Ceres | ||
| 1956–1960 | Bangu | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1961 | Bangu | 11 | (0) |
| 1961–1977 | Palmeiras | 366 | (60) |
| Total | 377 | (60) | |
| International career | |||
| 1965–1974 | Brazil | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ademir da Guia is a famous retired Brazilian footballer. He was born on April 3, 1942. Ademir played as a midfielder during the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his time with Palmeiras. This is a top football team in Brazil. Many people still consider him one of Palmeiras' best players ever. He was often a playmaker, known for his amazing ball control and passing skills. His nickname was O Divino, which means "The Divine One". His father, Domingos da Guia, had the same nickname.
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Ademir's Early Life and Family
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Ademir da Guia was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Football was a big part of his family. His father, Domingos da Guia, was also a famous footballer. Domingos played for the Brazilian national football team. He even played in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. Ademir's uncle, Ladislau da Guia, was also a footballer. Ladislau played for Bangu Atlético Clube. He became their best goal scorer ever, with 215 goals.
Ademir's Football Career Highlights
Ademir da Guia played for Palmeiras for 16 years. He holds the record for the most games played for the club. He is also the third-best goal scorer in Palmeiras' history. During his time, he helped Palmeiras win many important titles.
Major Wins with Palmeiras
Ademir won the Campeonato Paulista five times with Palmeiras. This is a major state championship. He also won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A five times. This is Brazil's top national league. He also won the Torneio Rio-São Paulo in 1965.
Playing for Brazil's National Team
Unlike some other great Brazilian players, Ademir did not play many games for the national team. He played in nine matches for Brazil in total. Six of these were in 1965, and three were in 1974. He even played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He got to play in the match for third place against Poland. Brazil lost that game 1-0. Ademir didn't play more often because many other amazing players were active then. These included legends like Pelé, Rivellino, and Gérson.
Ademir's Farewell Match
Ademir da Guia played his last professional game on September 18, 1977. The match was held at Estádio do Morumbi in São Paulo. It was a Campeonato Paulista game between Palmeiras and Corinthians. Corinthians won the match 2-0.
Ademir's Political Role
After his football career, Ademir da Guia entered politics. In 2004, he was elected as a councilman for the city of São Paulo. A councilman is like a local representative. They help make decisions for the city. He served in this role from 2005 to 2008. He was first a member of the Communist Party of Brazil. Later, he joined the Liberal Party.
Ademir's Awards and Honours
Ademir da Guia received many awards during his career.
- Bangu
- International Soccer League: 1960
- Palmeiras
- Campeonato Paulista: 1963, 1966, 1972, 1974, 1976
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1965
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1967 (Taça Brasil), 1967 (Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa), 1969, 1972, 1973
- Laudo Natel Tournament: 1972
- Copa Libertadores runner-up: 1968
- Individual
- Campeonato Paulista Best Player: 1966
- Bola de Prata: 1972
- Troféu Arthur Friedenreich Best Midfielder: 1970, 1972, 1974
See also
In Spanish: Ademir da Guia para niños
