Benevenuto (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Humberto de Araújo Benvenuto | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 24 June 1949 (aged 44) | ||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1921 | Américano | ? | (?) |
| 1922–1923 | Jequiá | ? | (?) |
| 1923–1929 | Flamengo | 119 | (13) |
| 1929–1930 | Atlético Mineiro | ? | (?) |
| 1930 | Botafogo | ? | (?) |
| 1931–1932 | Flamengo | ? | (?) |
| 1933 | Peñarol | ? | (?) |
| 1933 | Palestra Itália | ? | (?) |
| 1934–1935 | Botafogo | ? | (?) |
| 1935 | Brasil-RJ | ? | (?) |
| 1935 | Carioca-RJ | ? | (?) |
| 1935 | Portuguesa (SP) | ? | (?) |
| 1936 | Olímpico - RJ | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1930 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
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Humberto de Araújo Benvenuto was a Brazilian football player. He was born on December 4, 1904, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He passed away on July 24, 1949, also in Rio de Janeiro.
Benvenuto was a talented defender who played for many clubs in Brazil. He even played a few matches for the Brazilian national team. His family name was Benvenuto, but he was often called "Benê" by his friends and fans. This led to his last name sometimes being written as Benevenuto.
Benvenuto was part of the Brazilian team that traveled to the very first FIFA World Cup in Uruguay in 1930. Even though he went with the team, he wasn't one of the 22 players chosen to play in the actual matches.
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Early Career and Flamengo Success
Benvenuto started his football journey with a team called Americano de Campos de Goytacazes. This club was from his hometown of Rio. After that, he played for Jequiá de Bahia for two seasons.
His talent soon caught the eye of a bigger club, Flamengo. He joined Flamengo and played there for five years. During his time with Flamengo, he helped the team win the Campeonato Carioca (a state championship) twice. His great performance at Flamengo also earned him a call-up to the Brazilian national team. In total, he played 119 games for Flamengo and scored 13 goals.
World Cup and Other Clubs
Before the 1930 World Cup, Benvenuto left Flamengo to play for Atlético Mineiro. As mentioned, he traveled with the national team to the World Cup but did not play in any games.
After his time at Atlético Mineiro, he returned to Flamengo for a short period. Then, he moved to Botafogo, another major club. With Botafogo, he won his third Campeonato Carioca title.
Benvenuto then had a brief adventure playing for Peñarol in Uruguay. After that, he came back to Brazil. He played for many different clubs, but he usually stayed for less than two years at each one. Some of these clubs included Palestra Itália (now Cruzeiro), Brasil-RJ, Carioca-RJ, and Portuguesa (SP).
He later played for a smaller club called Olímpico in Rio. Benvenuto finished his football career back at Atlético Mineiro. His very last match was on October 11, 1936, against Retiru, where his team won 4-0 and he scored two goals.
National Team Appearances
Even though he didn't play in the 1930 World Cup, Benvenuto did play in two friendly matches for the Brazilian national team after the tournament.
- On August 10, 1930, he played against Yugoslavia. He came on as a substitute in this game.
- On August 17, 1930, he played against the U.S. team.
These were his only two games for the national team.
Later Life and Legacy
Humberto de Araújo Benvenuto passed away suddenly on June 24, 1949, when he was 44 years old. To honor his memory and help his family, who were facing financial difficulties, two football clubs, Botafogo and Gremio, agreed to play a special match. This match was organized by a referee named Alberto da Gama Malscher.
Honours
Club Achievements
- Campeonato Carioca (3):
- Flamengo: 1925, 1927, 1932
See also
In Spanish: Humberto de Araújo Benevenuto para niños
