Joel Antônio Martins facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joel Antônio Martins | ||
| Date of birth | 23 November 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 1 January 2003 (aged 71) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1949-1950 1951-1958 195-1961 1961-1963 |
Botafogo Flamengo Valencia Flamengo |
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| International career | |||
| 1957-1961 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Joel Antônio Martins (born 23 November 1931, died 1 January 2003) was a talented Brazilian football player. He was known for playing as a Striker and was an important part of the Brazil national team.
Joel's Club Journey
Joel Antônio Martins started his football career in Brazil. He played for two well-known Brazilian clubs: Botafogo and Flamengo. He had two different periods playing for Flamengo, showing how much they valued his skills.
Playing in Spain
From 1958 to 1961, Joel moved to Europe. He played for Valencia in Spain. Valencia is a big club in La Liga, Spain's top football league. During his time there, he played in many matches and scored goals for his team. After his time in Spain, he returned to Brazil to play for Flamengo again.
Playing for Brazil
Joel Antônio Martins also played for the Brazilian national team. This is a huge honor for any football player. He represented his country between 1957 and 1961.
World Cup Winner
One of the biggest achievements in Joel's career was being part of the Brazilian squad that won the 1958 FIFA World Cup. This tournament took place in Sweden. Brazil's team in 1958 was one of the greatest football teams ever. They had legendary players like Pelé and Garrincha. Winning the World Cup is the highest prize in international football.
See also
In Spanish: Joel Antônio Martins para niños
