Juvenal Amarijo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juvenal Amarijo | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Vitória do Palmar, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 30 October 2009 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Salvador, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1943-1948 1949-1951 1951-1954 1954-1958 1958-1959 |
Cruzeiro Flamengo Palmeiras Bahia Ypirnga |
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| International career | |||
| 1950 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Juvenal Amarijo (born November 27, 1923 – died October 30, 2009) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was known for being a strong defender on the field. Juvenal played for several important clubs in Brazil during his career. He also proudly represented his country, Brazil, in international matches.
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Juvenal Amarijo: A Football Star
Juvenal Amarijo was born in Santa Vitória do Palmar, Brazil. He grew up to become a talented football player. People knew him for his strong defensive skills. He played a key role in protecting his team's goal.
Playing for Top Clubs
Juvenal Amarijo played for many well-known football clubs in Brazil. His career started in 1943. He played for Cruzeiro first. Later, he joined Flamengo from 1949 to 1951.
- Cruzeiro: 1943-1948
- Flamengo: 1949-1951
- Palmeiras: 1951-1954
- Bahia: 1954-1958
- Ypirnga: 1958-1959
He spent three years with Palmeiras. After that, he played for Bahia for four years. His last club was Ypirnga. He retired from playing in 1959.
Representing Brazil
Juvenal Amarijo also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. This is the highest level a player can reach in their country. He was part of the national squad in 1950.
The 1950 World Cup
Juvenal was a member of the Brazil team for the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This was a very important tournament. The World Cup brings together the best teams from around the world. Playing in it is a huge achievement for any footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Juvenal (futbolista) para niños
