Euclydes Barbosa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Euclydes Barbosa | ||
| Date of birth | 17 November 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 26 February 1988 (aged 78) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1929-1931 1932-1937 1938-1941 1942 1943 1944 |
Scarpo Corinthians Paulista Vasco da Gama Madureira Portuguesa Desportos Santos |
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| National team | |||
| 1936-1938 | Brazil | ||
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Euclydes Barbosa (born 17 November 1909), known as Jaú, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was a strong defender who played for many famous clubs. Jaú also proudly represented the Brazil national team.
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Who Was Jaú?
Jaú was born in São Paulo, Brazil. His full name was Euclydes Barbosa. He became a well-known football player in his home country. Jaú was known for his skills as a defender. He helped protect his team's goal from opponents.
Playing for Top Clubs
Jaú played for several important football clubs during his career. He started playing professionally around 1929. One of his first clubs was Scarpo F.C.
Corinthians Paulista
From 1932 to 1937, Jaú played for Corinthians Paulista. This is one of Brazil's biggest clubs. Playing for Corinthians helped him become very famous. He was a key player in their defense.
Vasco da Gama
After Corinthians, Jaú moved to Vasco da Gama. He played there from 1938 to 1941. Vasco da Gama is another major Brazilian club. His time there showed his consistent talent.
Other Teams
Later in his career, Jaú also played for other clubs. These included Madureira in 1942. He then joined Portuguesa Desportos in 1943. His last known club was Santos in 1944.
Playing for Brazil
Jaú was chosen to play for the Brazil national team. This is a huge honor for any player. He represented his country from 1936 to 1938.
1938 FIFA World Cup
Jaú was part of the Brazilian squad for the 1938 FIFA World Cup. This major tournament took place in France. Playing in the World Cup is the dream of many footballers. Brazil performed well in the tournament that year.
Later Life
Jaú retired from playing football after a long career. He passed away on 26 February 1988. He is remembered as a strong defender and a national team player.
