Itália (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luiz Gervazoni | ||
| Date of birth | 22 May 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 1963 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1924–1925 | Bangu | 23 | (0) |
| 1926–1938 | Vasco da Gama | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1930–1932 | Brazil | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Luiz Gervazoni (born May 22, 1907 – died 1963) was a talented Brazilian football player. He was often known by his nickname, Itália. Luiz Gervazoni came from Rio de Janeiro, a big city in Brazil.
Itália played as a defender. This means his main job on the field was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was a strong and reliable player for his teams.
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Playing for Clubs
Itália started his football journey in 1924. His first team was Bangu. He played there for two years, gaining valuable experience.
Time at Vasco da Gama
In 1926, Itália moved to Vasco da Gama. This was a very important move for his career. He played for Vasco da Gama for many years, until 1938. During his time there, he became a key player.
With Vasco da Gama, Itália helped his team win the Campeonato Carioca three times. This is a big football championship for clubs in the Rio de Janeiro state. They won in 1929, 1934, and 1936. Winning these titles showed how good he and his team were.
Playing for Brazil
Itália also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. He represented his country between 1930 and 1932.
The 1930 FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest moments in Itália's career was playing in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. This was the very first FIFA World Cup ever held. It took place in Uruguay. Playing in a World Cup is a dream for many football players. Itália was part of the historic Brazilian team that competed in this first-ever global tournament.
Copa Río Branco Winner
In 1932, Itália also helped the Brazil national team win the Copa Río Branco. This was a special football cup played between Brazil and Uruguay. Winning this cup was another great achievement for him and his country.
Legacy
Luiz "Itália" Gervazoni is remembered as a strong defender from an important era of Brazilian football. He played a big part in the success of Vasco da Gama and represented his country on the world stage.
