Afonsinho (footballer, born 1914) facts for kids
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| Full name | Afonso Guimarães da Silva | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | March 8, 1914 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | February 20, 1997 (aged 82) | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||
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| América RJ | |||||||||||||
| Flamengo | |||||||||||||
| São Cristóvão | |||||||||||||
| Fluminense | |||||||||||||
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| Brazil | |||||||||||||
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Afonso Guimarães da Silva, known to many as Afonsinho, was a talented Brazilian footballer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on March 8, 1914. Afonsinho played as an attacking Midfielder, a key player who helps both defend and score goals. He passed away on February 20, 1997, at the age of 82.
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Afonsinho's Football Journey
Afonsinho had a successful football career that lasted from 1931 to 1946. During these years, he played for several important clubs in Brazil.
Playing for Top Brazilian Clubs
He started his journey with America-RJ. Later, he joined other famous teams like Flamengo, São Cristóvão, and Fluminense. Playing for these clubs, Afonsinho showed his great skills on the field.
Winning Championships
Afonsinho helped his teams win the Campeonato Carioca, which is the Rio de Janeiro State Championship, four times! These victories happened in 1931, 1940, 1941, and 1946. Winning this championship multiple times showed how important he was to his teams.
Representing Brazil
Afonsinho also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. This is a big achievement for any footballer.
South American Championship
He played in the 1937 South American Championship, where he scored one goal for his country. This tournament is now known as the Copa América.
Playing in the FIFA World Cup
In 1938, Afonsinho was part of the Brazilian squad that played in the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France. He played in four matches during this major international tournament. Brazil finished in third place, which was a great result for the team.
See also
In Spanish: Afonsinho para niños
