José Perácio facts for kids
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| Full name | José Perácio Berjun | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1917 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nova Lima, Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | 10 March 1977 (aged 59) | ||||||||||||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1932–1936 | Villa Nova | ||||||||||||
| 1937–1941 | Botafogo | 58 | (38) | ||||||||||
| 1941 | → Canto do Rio (loan) | 8 | (5) | ||||||||||
| 1941–1948 | Flamengo | 68 | (60) | ||||||||||
| 1951 | Canto do Rio | 7 | (3) | ||||||||||
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| 1938 | Brazil | 6 | (4) | ||||||||||
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José Perácio Berjun, known simply as Perácio, was a talented Brazilian footballer. He was born on November 2, 1917, in Nova Lima, Brazil. Perácio played as a forward, meaning he was a player whose main job was to score goals. He passed away on March 10, 1977, in Rio de Janeiro, at 59 years old.
Perácio had a long and successful career in football, playing from 1932 to 1951. He played for several well-known Brazilian clubs. These included Villa Nova, Botafogo, Flamengo, and Canto do Rio.
He helped his teams win many important championships. He won three Minas Gerais state championships with Villa Nova. These wins were in 1933, 1934, and 1935. Later, with Flamengo, he won three Rio de Janeiro State Championships in a row: 1942, 1943, and 1944.
Perácio also played for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the squad that competed in the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France. He played in four games during the tournament and scored three goals. His efforts helped Brazil achieve an impressive third-place finish in the World Cup.
Beyond football, Perácio showed great courage. He volunteered to join the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) during World War II. This was a group of Brazilian soldiers who fought alongside the Allies in Europe.
Perácio's Football Achievements
Perácio was a key player for his clubs, helping them win several state championships.
Winning with Villa Nova
With the Villa Nova club, Perácio celebrated three major victories.
- Minas Gerais state championships: 1933, 1934, 1935
Success with Flamengo
Later in his career, Perácio joined Flamengo. Here, he continued his winning streak.
- Rio de Janeiro State Championship: 1942, 1943, 1944
See also
In Spanish: Perácio para niños
