Afonso Guimarães da Silva facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Afonso Guimarães da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 20 February 1997 (aged 84) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1931-1932 | América | ||
| 1933-1934 | Flamengo | ||
| 1935-1939 | São Cristóvão | ||
| 1940-1946 | Fluminense | ||
| National team | |||
| 1936-1942 | Brazil | ||
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Afonso Guimarães da Silva, known as Afonsinho, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on September 21, 1912, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Afonsinho was a skilled midfielder who played for several important clubs. He also proudly represented the Brazil national team in international matches.
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Afonsinho's Football Journey
Afonsinho played as a midfielder, a key position in football. A midfielder helps connect the defense and the attack. They work hard to win the ball back and create chances for their team to score.
Playing for Top Clubs
Afonsinho played for several well-known football clubs in Brazil during his career:
- From 1931 to 1932, he played for América.
- In 1933 and 1934, he joined Flamengo.
- Between 1935 and 1939, he played for São Cristóvão.
- His longest time was with Fluminense, from 1940 to 1946.
Representing Brazil
Afonsinho was also chosen to play for the Brazil national team. He played for his country from 1936 to 1942.
The 1938 FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest moments in his career was playing in the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France. The World Cup is a huge international football tournament. Only the best players get to represent their countries. Afonsinho was part of the Brazilian squad that competed in this exciting event.
See also
In Spanish: Afonsinho para niños
