Félix (footballer) facts for kids
Félix in 2008
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| Full name | Félix Miéli Venerando | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 24 December 1937 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 24 August 2012 (aged 74) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1953–1955 | Juventus | |||||||||||||||
| 1955–1968 | Portuguesa | 305 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1957–1960 | → Nacional (SP) (loan) | |||||||||||||||
| 1968–1978 | Fluminense | 319 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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| 1965–1972 | Brazil | 39 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1982 | Botafogo | |||||||||||||||
| 1982 | Avaí | |||||||||||||||
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Félix Miélli Venerando (born December 24, 1937 – died August 24, 2012) was a famous Brazilian football player. Everyone knew him simply as Félix. He was an amazing goalkeeper who played for big clubs like Portuguesa and Fluminense. Félix is most famous for being the goalkeeper for the Brazilian national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup. This was a huge victory for Brazil!
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Félix: A World Cup Hero
Félix Miélli Venerando was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He started his football journey early. He became known as a very talented goalkeeper. A goalkeeper's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Félix was very good at this important role.
Playing for Top Clubs
Félix played for several football clubs during his career. He started at Juventus in 1953. Later, he joined Portuguesa, where he played for many years. He was a key player for them.
In 1968, Félix moved to Fluminense Football Club. This was a very important move for him. He played over 300 games for Fluminense. He helped them win many championships.
Club Successes
With Portuguesa, Félix won the Rio Branco Cup twice. This showed his skill as a goalkeeper.
At Fluminense, he achieved even more success. He helped the team win the Campeonato Carioca (a state championship) five times! They won in 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1976. He also helped Fluminense win the Campeonato Brasileiro in 1970. This was a national championship.
Playing for Brazil
Félix also played for the Brazilian national team. He played 39 official games for his country. Representing your country in football is a great honor.
The 1970 World Cup
Félix's biggest achievement was with the Brazilian national team in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. This tournament was held in Mexico. Brazil had an incredible team, with legendary players like Pelé. Félix was the goalkeeper for this famous team.
The 1970 Brazilian team is often called one of the greatest football teams ever. Félix played a crucial part in their success. He helped them win the World Cup trophy. This was Brazil's third World Cup title.
Life After Football
After retiring as a player, Félix also worked as a football manager. He managed teams like Botafogo and Avaí. He continued to be involved in the sport he loved.
Félix passed away on August 24, 2012, in São Paulo. He is remembered as a hero of Brazilian football. His legacy as a World Cup-winning goalkeeper lives on.
Honours
Club
- Rio Branco Cup: 1967, 1968
- Campeonato Carioca: 1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1970
International
Brazil
See also
In Spanish: Félix Miéli Venerando para niños
