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) | ||
| Playing position | 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 | - | (-) |
| National team | |||
| 1968–1974 | Brazil | 8 | (0) |
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César Augusto da Silva Lemos, known by his nickname César Maluco, is a famous former Brazilian footballer. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Niterói, Brazil. César played as a striker, which means he was responsible for scoring goals.
He is best known for his time playing for Palmeiras, one of Brazil's biggest football clubs. César Maluco was also part of the Brazilian national team that played in the 1974 FIFA World Cup.
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Playing Career Highlights
César Maluco started his football journey playing for youth teams in his hometown. He played for local clubs like Canto do Rio and Flamengo when he was young.
Joining Palmeiras
In 1967, a coach named Aymoré Moreira brought César to Palmeiras. He joined the team on a temporary deal, called a loan. That same year, he played in a big championship called the Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa. César was amazing, scoring 15 goals and helping Palmeiras win the title.
He played for Palmeiras for many years, from 1968 to 1975. During this time, he became a very important player for the club.
Playing for Brazil
César Maluco was a talented player, and his skills earned him a spot on the Brazilian national team. He played for his country from 1968 to 1974. His biggest achievement with the national team was being selected for the 1974 FIFA World Cup squad.
Family Life
César Maluco came from a family of footballers. His brothers, Caio Cambalhota and Luisinho Lemos, also played professional football. However, César was the only one in his family who got to play for the Brazilian national team. This was a very special honor for him.
Major Achievements
César Maluco won many important championships during his career. Here are some of his biggest wins:
With Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 1965 (This is a major state championship in Rio de Janeiro).
With Palmeiras
- Campeonato Brasileiro:
- 1967 (known as Taça Brasil)
- 1967 (known as Taça Roberto Gomes Pedrosa)
- 1969
- 1972
- 1973
- Campeonato Paulista:
- 1972
- 1974 (This is a major state championship in São Paulo).
See also
In Spanish: César Maluco para niños
