Alfredo (footballer, born 1946) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alfredo Mostarda Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 18 October 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 28 March 2025 (aged 78) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1966 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1967–1968 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1969 | Marcílio Dias | ||
| 1970–1971 | Nacional | ||
| 1971 | América Rio Preto | ||
| 1972–1975 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1976 | Coritiba | ||
| 1977–1978 | Santos | ||
| 1978–1980 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1980–1983 | Taubaté | ||
| 1984 | Jorge Wilstermann | ||
| International career | |||
| 1974 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alfredo Mostarda Filho (born October 18, 1946 – died March 28, 2025), known simply as Alfredo, was a talented Brazilian football player. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to protect his team's goal and stop opponents from scoring. Alfredo was a well-known player in Brazil during his career.
Alfredo's Football Journey
Alfredo was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He played for many different football clubs throughout his career. He spent a lot of time playing for Palmeiras, one of Brazil's biggest teams. He also played for other famous clubs like Cruzeiro, Coritiba, and Santos.
Playing Abroad
In 1984, Alfredo had a short time playing football outside of Brazil. He joined a club called Jorge Wilstermann in Bolivia. This was a unique experience for him to play in a different country.
Representing Brazil
One of the biggest highlights of Alfredo's career was playing for the Brazil national team. He played for his country twice in 1974. One of these matches was during the 1974 FIFA World Cup, a huge international football tournament. Brazil played against the Poland team in that game, which Brazil lost 1–0. Even though it was a loss, playing in the World Cup is a dream for many footballers.
His Passing
Alfredo passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 78. He is remembered for his contributions to Brazilian football as a dedicated defender.
