Joel (footballer, born 1904) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joel de Oliveira Monteiro | ||
| Date of birth | 1 May 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 6 April 1990 (aged 85) | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1927–1932 | America FC (RJ) | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1930 | Brazil | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Joel de Oliveira Monteiro (born May 1, 1904 – died April 6, 1990), known simply as Joel, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was famous for being a goalkeeper, which is the player who protects the goal from the other team's shots. Joel played for the Brazilian national team and even represented his country in the very first 1930 FIFA World Cup!
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Joel's Life and Role
Joel was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1904. He grew up to become a professional football player. His main job on the field was to be a goalkeeper. This means he was the last line of defense, trying to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. Goalkeepers need to be quick, brave, and have great reflexes.
Playing for Clubs
Joel spent his club career playing for America FC in Rio de Janeiro. He played for them from 1927 to 1932. Playing for a club means you are part of a team that competes in different leagues and tournaments. America FC was a well-known team in Brazil during his time.
Playing for Brazil
In 1930, Joel had the amazing chance to play for the Brazilian national team. This is a huge honor for any player, as it means you are one of the best players in your country. He played in four matches for Brazil.
The First FIFA World Cup
Joel was part of the Brazilian team that went to the 1930 FIFA World Cup. This was a very special event because it was the first-ever FIFA World Cup in history! It was held in Uruguay. Even though Brazil didn't win the tournament, being part of that first World Cup team was a big achievement for Joel.
What He Won
During his time playing club football, Joel helped his team win an important championship.
- Campeonato Carioca:
* America FC (RJ): 1928
The Campeonato Carioca is a major football championship for clubs in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Winning this title in 1928 with America FC was a big success for Joel and his teammates. It showed their skill and teamwork.
