Domingos da Guia facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Domingos Antônio da Guia | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janero, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 18 May 2000 (aged 87) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1929-1932 1933 1934 1935-1937 1937-1943 1943-1947 1947-1948 |
Bangu Nacional Vasco da Gama Boca Juniors Flamengo Corinthians Paulista Bangu |
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| National team | |||
| 1938-1946 | Brazil | ||
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Domingos da Guia (born 19 November 1912) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was known as one of the best defenders of his time. Domingos played for many big clubs and also for the Brazil national team. He was a true football legend in Brazil.
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Domingos da Guia: A Football Legend
Domingos Antônio da Guia was a very important Brazilian footballer. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. People often called him "The Divine Master" because of his amazing skills. He played as a defender. This means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Early Career and Club Teams
Domingos da Guia started his football journey in Brazil. He played for several well-known clubs. His first team was Bangu from 1929 to 1932.
Playing in Other Countries
Domingos also played football outside of Brazil. In 1933, he joined Nacional in Uruguay. After that, he played for Boca Juniors in Argentina from 1935 to 1937. Playing in different countries showed how talented he was.
Back to Brazil
After his time abroad, Domingos returned to Brazil. He played for big clubs like Vasco da Gama and Flamengo. He spent a long time at Flamengo, from 1937 to 1943. Later, he also played for Corinthians Paulista and finished his career back at Bangu.
Playing for the Brazil National Team
Domingos da Guia was a key player for the Brazil national team. He represented his country in important matches.
The 1938 FIFA World Cup
One of his biggest achievements was playing in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. This big tournament happened in France. Domingos was a star defender for Brazil in that competition. Brazil played very well and finished in third place. His strong defending helped the team a lot.
Domingos's Playing Style
Domingos da Guia was famous for his elegant and calm style of play. Even under pressure, he always seemed relaxed. He was very good at tackling opponents and taking the ball away cleanly. He also had excellent vision and could start attacks from the back. Many people consider him one of the greatest Brazilian defenders ever.
See also
In Spanish: Domingos Antônio da Guia para niños
