Juvenal (footballer, born 1923) facts for kids
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| Full name | Juvenal Amarijo | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | November 27, 1923 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Santa Vitória do Palmar, Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | October 30, 2009 (aged 85) | ||||||||||||
| Place of death | Salvador, Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1943–1948 | Cruzeiro-RS | 413 | (20) | ||||||||||
| 1949–1951 | Flamengo | ||||||||||||
| 1951–1954 | Palmeiras | ||||||||||||
| 1954–1958 | Bahia | ||||||||||||
| 1958–1959 | Ypiranga-BA | ||||||||||||
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| 1944–1950 | Brazil | 22 | (1) | ||||||||||
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Juvenal Amarijo (born November 27, 1923 – died October 30, 2009) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was born in Santa Vitória do Palmar, Brazil. Juvenal played as a strong defender, often in the center of the field.
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Juvenal Amarijo: A Brazilian Football Star
Juvenal Amarijo was a talented football player who became well-known in Brazil. He played for several important clubs during his career. He also represented his country on the national team.
Early Life and Club Journey
Juvenal started his football journey with a team called Cruzeiro-RS in 1943. After playing there for five years, he joined Flamengo in 1949. Flamengo is one of Brazil's biggest football clubs.
In 1951, Juvenal moved to another famous team, Palmeiras. He played there for three years. Later, in 1954, he joined Bahia. He finished his playing career in 1959 with Ypiranga-BA.
Playing for Brazil: The 1950 World Cup
Juvenal Amarijo also played for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the squad that competed in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This World Cup was very special because it was held in Brazil.
Brazil reached the final match of the tournament. Juvenal was one of the key players in that team. Although Brazil did not win the final, his participation was a big moment in his career.
Later Years and Legacy
Juvenal Amarijo passed away on October 30, 2009, at the age of 85. He died in the city of Salvador, Brazil. At the time of his death, he was the last surviving player from Brazil's 1950 World Cup team. He is remembered as an important figure in Brazilian football history.
See also
In Spanish: Juvenal (futbolista) para niños
