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Ely do Amparo
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Full name Ely do Amparo
Date of birth (1921-05-14)14 May 1921
Place of birth Paracambi, Brazil
Date of death 9 March 1991(1991-03-09) (aged 69)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1939
1940-1945
1945-1952
1953-1955
América
Canto do Rio
Vasco da Gama
Sport Recife
National team
1949-1954 Brazil
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ely do Amparo (born 14 May 1921 – died 9 March 1991) was a famous Brazilian football player. He played as a Midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. Ely do Amparo also proudly represented the Brazil national team in several important tournaments.

Playing Career Highlights

Ely do Amparo started his football journey in 1939. He played for several well-known clubs during his career. These clubs include América, Canto do Rio, Vasco da Gama, and Sport Recife.

Club Teams and Years

Ely do Amparo played for different teams over the years.

  • From 1939, he played for América.
  • Between 1940 and 1945, he was part of Canto do Rio.
  • His longest time was with Vasco da Gama, from 1945 to 1952.
  • He finished his club career with Sport Recife from 1953 to 1955.

Representing Brazil

Ely do Amparo was a key player for the Brazil national team. He played for his country from 1949 to 1954. He was part of the Brazilian squad in two major international tournaments.

FIFA World Cup Appearances

Ely do Amparo played in two FIFA World Cup tournaments.

  • He was a member of the 1950 FIFA World Cup team.
  • He also played in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.

These experiences allowed him to compete against the best players in the world.

See also

In Spanish: Ely do Amparo para niños

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