Brilhante (footballer) facts for kids
Brilhante with World Cup 1930 team
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Alfredo Brilhante da Costa | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 8 June 1980 (aged 75) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1922 | America-RJ | ? | (?) |
| 1923 | Bangu | 14 | (0) |
| 1924–1933 | Vasco da Gama | ? | (?) |
| 1933 | Flamengo | 0 | (0) |
| 1934–1935 | Bangu | 18 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1930 | Brazil | 1 | (0) |
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Alfredo Brilhante da Costa, known simply as Brilhante, was a Brazilian football player. He was born in Rio de Janeiro on November 5, 1904. Brilhante played as a central defender, which means he was a key player who helped protect his team's goal. He passed away on June 8, 1980, at 75 years old.
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Brilhante's Football Journey
Brilhante played for several football clubs during his career. He was known for his strong defense on the field.
Playing for Clubs
Brilhante started his career in 1922. He played for America-RJ for a short time. In 1923, he joined Bangu, where he played 14 matches.
His most important time was with Vasco da Gama. He played there from 1924 to 1933. During these years, he helped Vasco da Gama win two major championships. He briefly played for Flamengo in 1933. Later, he returned to Bangu from 1934 to 1935. He played 18 more matches and even scored one goal for Bangu.
Playing for Brazil
Brilhante also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the team that went to the very first 1930 FIFA World Cup. This big event happened in Uruguay in 1930. Brilhante played in one match during the World Cup. This was against the team from Yugoslavia.
Achievements and Trophies
Brilhante helped his teams win important titles during his career.
Club Championships
- Campeonato Carioca (2):
- Vasco da Gama: 1924, 1929
This championship is a big football tournament in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Winning it twice shows how important Brilhante was to his team's success.
See also
In Spanish: Alfredo Brilhante da Costa para niños
