Amaral (footballer, born 1954) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 December 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 31 May 2024 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1971–1978 | Guarani | 176 | (1) |
| 1979–1981 | Corinthians | 133 | (1) |
| 1981–1982 | Santos | 35 | (0) |
| 1982–1984 | América (MEX) | ||
| 1984–1986 | Leones Negros UdG | 186 | (3) |
| 1987 | Blumenau | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1975–1980 | Brazil | 40 | (0) |
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João Justino Amaral dos Santos (born December 25, 1954 – died May 31, 2024), known simply as Amaral, was a famous Brazilian footballer. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Amaral played for several big football clubs during his career. He started with Guarani from 1971 to 1978. Then, he moved to Corinthians (1978–1981) and Santos (1981–1982). He also played in Mexico for Leones Negros de la Universidad de Guadalajara (1981–1985) before finishing his career with Blumenau in 1987.
He was a very successful player. Amaral won the Campeonato Paulista (a big state championship in Brazil) in 1979 with Corinthians. He also helped Club América win the Mexican First Division in the 1983–84 season.
Amaral also played for the Brazil national team. He played 41 games for his country between 1975 and 1980. He was part of the team that won the Bicentennial Tournament in 1976. He also played in seven games at the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where Brazil finished in third place.
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Amaral's Achievements and Trophies
Amaral won several important titles during his time as a footballer. These wins show how skilled and important he was to his teams.
Winning with Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1979
- This was a major championship in Brazil.
Winning with América (Mexico)
- Liga MX: 1983–84
- This is the top football league in Mexico.
Winning with Brazil National Team
- USA Bicentennial Cup: 1976
- Taça do Atlântico: 1976
- Copa Rio Branco: 1976
- Copa Roca: 1976
- These were international tournaments where Brazil competed against other countries.
His Final Years
Amaral passed away on May 31, 2024, at the age of 69. He died from cancer in São Paulo, Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: João Justino Amaral dos Santos para niños
