Jair da Rosa Pinto facts for kids
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CR Vasco da Gama (1943–46)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Jair da Rosa Pinto | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Quatis, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 28 July 2005 (aged 84) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1943-1946 1947-1949 1949-1955 1956-1960 1961-1962 |
Vasco da Gama Flamengo Palmeiras Santos São Paulo |
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| International career | |||
| 1940-1956 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jair da Rosa Pinto (born 21 March 1921 – died 28 July 2005) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was known as a talented midfielder who played for many big clubs in Brazil. He also proudly represented the Brazilian national team.
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Jair's Early Life and Club Career
Jair da Rosa Pinto was born in Quatis, Brazil. He started his professional football journey in the 1940s. He quickly became known for his amazing skills on the field.
Playing for Top Brazilian Teams
Jair played for several important clubs during his career. These included Vasco da Gama, Flamengo, and Palmeiras. He spent a good amount of time at Palmeiras, from 1949 to 1955. Later, he also played for Santos and São Paulo.
A Midfielder's Role
As a midfielder, Jair was crucial to his team's success. Midfielders help connect the defense and the attack. They need to be good at passing, tackling, and scoring goals. Jair was excellent at all these things.
Jair's International Career
Jair da Rosa Pinto also played for the Brazil national team for many years. He played for Brazil from 1940 to 1956. This means he was one of the top players in the country for over a decade.
Representing Brazil in the World Cup
One of the biggest moments in his career was playing in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This tournament was held in Brazil. Jair was a key player for the Brazilian team. He helped them reach the final match.
Jair's Goals for Brazil
During his time with the national team, Jair scored many goals. He played in 39 matches for Brazil and scored 22 goals. This shows how important he was to the team's attack.
See also
In Spanish: Jair Rosa Pinto para niños
