César Maluco facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | César Augusto da Silva Lemos | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Flamengo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1968 | Flamengo | 59 | (14) |
| 1967 | →Palmeiras | ||
| 1968–1975 | Palmeiras | 26 | (21) |
| 1975 | Corinthians | 4 | (0) |
| 1976 | Santos | - | (-) |
| 1977 | Fluminense | 3 | (0) |
| 1978 | Botafogo-SP | - | (-) |
| 1979 | Rio Negro | - | (-) |
| 1980 | Universidad de Chile | - | (-) |
| 1980–1981 | Aris | - | (-) |
| International career | |||
| 1968–1974 | Brazil | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
César Augusto da Silva Lemos, known to many as César Maluco, is a famous former Brazilian football player. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Niterói, Brazil. César played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals. He was even part of Brazil's national team for the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Most of his career, he played for the well-known club Palmeiras.
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César Maluco's Football Journey
César started his football journey playing for youth teams in his hometown of Niterói, including Canto do Rio and Flamengo. He was a talented young player.
Joining Palmeiras
In 1967, a famous manager named Aymoré Moreira brought César to Palmeiras. This was a big step in his career. That same year, he played in a major tournament called the Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa. César showed off his amazing scoring skills, getting 15 goals and helping Palmeiras win the championship title.
Playing for Brazil
César Maluco's talent also earned him a spot on the Brazilian national team. He was chosen to be part of the squad that played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football events in the world. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any footballer.
Family and Football
César Maluco wasn't the only football star in his family! His brothers, Caio Cambalhota and Luisinho Lemos, were also professional football players. However, César was the only one among them who got to play for the Brazil national team, making his achievement extra special.
Major Wins and Trophies
César Maluco had a very successful career, winning many important titles with his clubs.
Trophies with Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 1965
Trophies with Palmeiras
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A:
- 1967 (Taça Brasil)
- 1967 (Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa)
- 1969
- 1972
- 1973
- Campeonato Paulista:
- 1972
- 1974
See also
In Spanish: César Maluco para niños
