Félix Miéli Venerando facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Félix Miéli Venerando | ||
| Date of birth | 24 December 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1954-1968 1968-1977 |
Portuguesa Desportos Fluminense |
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| International career | |||
| 1965-1972 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Félix Miéli Venerando (born December 24, 1937) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was a talented goalkeeper, which is the player who protects the goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring. Félix is best known for being a key part of the Brazil national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.
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Félix: Brazil's World Cup Hero
Félix was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He became one of the most important goalkeepers in Brazilian football history. He played for several clubs during his career. But his biggest achievement was with the national team.
Playing for Clubs
Félix started his professional career in 1954. He played for a team called Portuguesa Desportos for many years. He was known for his quick reflexes and brave saves.
Later, in 1968, he moved to Fluminense, another big club in Brazil. He played for Fluminense until 1977. During his time there, he helped the team win several important championships. He was a very reliable player for his club teams.
Playing for Brazil
Félix also played for the Brazilian national team. He represented his country from 1965 to 1972. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any footballer. He played in 38 matches for Brazil.
Winning the 1970 World Cup
The most famous moment in Félix's career was the 1970 FIFA World Cup. This tournament was held in Mexico. Brazil had an amazing team that year. Many people consider it one of the greatest football teams ever.
Félix was the starting goalkeeper for Brazil in every game of the 1970 World Cup. He made many important saves throughout the tournament. His strong performances helped Brazil reach the final. Brazil won the final match against Italy by a score of 4-1. This made Brazil world champions! Winning the World Cup is the highest achievement in football. Félix was a hero to many Brazilians.
After Football
After he stopped playing, Félix also worked as a football manager. He shared his knowledge and experience with younger players. He is remembered as a true legend of Brazilian football.
See also
In Spanish: Félix Miéli Venerando para niños
