Cabeção (footballer) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luís Morais | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 6 January 2020 (aged 89) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1949–1954 | Corinthians | ||
| 1954–1955 | Bangu | ||
| 1955–1957 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1957–1960 | Corinthians | ||
| International career | |||
| 1954 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Luís Morais (born August 23, 1930 – died January 6, 2020) was a famous Brazilian football player. People often called him Cabeção, which means "Big Head" in Portuguese. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for many top clubs in Brazil.
Cabeção also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national football team. He even represented his country in the exciting 1954 FIFA World Cup tournament.
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Meet Cabeção: Brazil's Goalkeeper
Luís Morais, known as Cabeção, was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He became a professional football player and was known for his skills as a goalkeeper. A goalkeeper is the player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Cabeção played for several well-known football clubs during his career. He was a key player for teams like Corinthians and Portuguesa.
Club Career and Championships
Cabeção spent many years playing for Corinthians, one of Brazil's biggest football clubs. He played there from 1949 to 1954 and then returned later from 1957 to 1960. During his time with Corinthians, he helped the team win several important titles.
He won the Campeonato Paulista three times with Corinthians. This is a major football championship for clubs in the state of São Paulo. He helped his team win in 1951, 1952, and 1954. These wins showed how important he was to the team's success.
Besides Corinthians, Cabeção also played for other clubs. These included Bangu, Portuguesa, Comercial-SP, Juventus-SP, and Portuguesa Santista. Playing for different teams showed his skill and how much he was valued in Brazilian football.
Playing for the Brazilian National Team
In 1954, Cabeção achieved a big dream for any football player: he was chosen to play for the Brazil national football team. He represented Brazil in the 1954 FIFA World Cup finals. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world, where national teams compete for the championship title.
Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor. It means a player is considered one of the best in their country. Cabeção's participation in this global event highlights his talent and dedication to the sport.
Later Life
Luís Morais, Cabeção, passed away on January 6, 2020. He was 89 years old. He is remembered as a talented goalkeeper and a respected figure in Brazilian football history. His contributions to the sport, especially his time with Corinthians and the national team, are still celebrated.
