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Pamplona
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Full name Estanislau de Figueiredo Pamplona
Date of birth (1904-03-24)March 24, 1904
Place of birth Belem, Brazil
Date of death 29 October 1973(1973-10-29) (aged 69)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1922
1923
1924-1935
Remo
Fluminense
Botafogo
National team
Brazil
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Estanislau de Figueiredo Pamplona, often known simply as Pamplona, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on March 24, 1904, in Belém, Brazil. Pamplona played as a midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. He played for several important clubs in Brazil and even represented his country in a major international tournament.

Who Was Pamplona?

Pamplona was a Brazilian athlete who loved football. He spent many years playing the sport he loved. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field. Midfielders help both defend their team's goal and attack the opponent's goal.

Early Football Days

Pamplona started his professional football journey in 1922. His first club was Remo. He played there for a short time. In 1923, he moved to another well-known Brazilian club, Fluminense. These early experiences helped him become a better player.

Playing for Botafogo

Pamplona spent most of his career playing for Botafogo. He joined the club in 1924 and stayed there until 1935. This was a long time to play for one team! During his years at Botafogo, he was a key player in the midfield. He helped his team in many matches.

Representing Brazil

One of the biggest honors for any football player is to play for their country. Pamplona had this honor when he was chosen to play for the Brazil national team. He was part of the Brazilian squad that went to the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930. This historic tournament took place in Uruguay.



Pamplona passed away on October 29, 1973. He is remembered as one of Brazil's football pioneers.

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