João Carlos Batista Pinheiro facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Carlos Batista Pinheiro | ||
| Date of birth | 13 January 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1948-1963 | Fluminense | ||
| National team | |||
| 1952-1955 | Brazil | ||
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João Carlos Batista Pinheiro, known to many as just Pinheiro, was a skilled Brazilian football player. He was born on January 13, 1932. Pinheiro played as a midfielder, a very important role in a football team. He is famous for playing many years for the Brazilian club Fluminense. He also proudly represented his home country, Brazil, in international football games.
Who Was Pinheiro?
Pinheiro was born in Campos dos Goytacazes, a city in Brazil. From a young age, he showed great talent for football. He grew quite tall, standing at 1.87 meters (about 6 feet 2 inches). This height could have been helpful in his position as a midfielder. Midfielders are players who link the defense and the attack. They need to be good at both defending and helping to score goals.
Playing for Fluminense
Pinheiro spent most of his playing career with Fluminense. He joined the club in 1948 and stayed there until 1963. This means he played for Fluminense for about 15 years! Playing for one club for such a long time is quite special in football. During his time at Fluminense, he would have played in many important matches and helped the team achieve success.
Playing for Brazil
Pinheiro also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played for his country between 1952 and 1955. Representing your country in football is a dream for many players. It means you are one of the best players in your nation.
The 1954 FIFA World Cup
One of the highlights of Pinheiro's career was being part of the Brazil squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup in Switzerland. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. Only the best teams from around the globe get to compete. Being selected for this team shows how talented Pinheiro was.
