Alfredo Brilhante da Costa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Alfredo Brilhante da Costa | ||
| Date of birth | 11 March 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 8 June 1980 (aged 76) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1923-1924 1924-1933 1934-1935 |
Bangu Vasco da Gama Bangu |
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| National team | |||
| 1930 | Brazil | ||
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Alfredo Brilhante da Costa, known simply as Brilhante, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on March 11, 1904, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brilhante played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. He is remembered for playing for famous Brazilian clubs and representing his country in a very important international tournament.
Brilhante: A Brazilian Football Defender
Brilhante was a key player in his time, known for his strong defensive skills. He played football during a period when the sport was growing rapidly in Brazil and around the world.
His Club Career
Brilhante played for two different football clubs during his career in Brazil. He started his journey with Bangu in 1923. After a year, he moved to Vasco da Gama, one of Brazil's biggest clubs. He played for Vasco da Gama for a long time, from 1924 to 1933, which shows how important he was to the team. Later, in 1934, he returned to Bangu A.C. for his final season before retiring.
Representing Brazil
Brilhante also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. He was part of the Brazilian squad that traveled to the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930. This historic tournament took place in Uruguay. Playing in the World Cup is one of the highest achievements for any football player, and Brilhante was among the first Brazilians to experience it.
See also
In Spanish: Alfredo Brilhante da Costa para niños
