Luiz Luz facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Luís dos Santos Luz | ||
| Date of birth | 29 November 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 27 August 1989 (aged 79) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1920–1931 | Americano | ||
| 1931–1932 | Peñarol | ||
| 1935–1941 | Grêmio | ||
| National team | |||
| 1934 | Brazil | ||
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Luiz dos Santos Luz (born November 29, 1909 – died August 27, 1989) was a talented Brazilian football player. He was known for playing as a defender. Luiz Luz played for several clubs in Brazil and Uruguay, and he also represented his home country, Brazil, in the FIFA World Cup.
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Luiz Luz: A Brazilian Footballer
Luiz dos Santos Luz was a skilled football player from Brazil. He was born in Porto Alegre on November 29, 1909. Luiz Luz played in a very important position on the field: he was a defender. Defenders work to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Early Club Career
Luiz Luz started his football journey playing for different clubs. From 1920 to 1931, he played for a team called Americano. This was an important time for him to develop his skills as a young player.
Playing in Uruguay
After his time with Americano, Luiz Luz moved to Uruguay. He joined a famous club there called Peñarol. He played for Peñarol from 1931 to 1932. Playing in another country helped him gain more experience.
Return to Brazil
Later in his career, from 1935 to 1941, Luiz Luz returned to Brazil. He played for Grêmio, which is one of Brazil's well-known football clubs. His time at Grêmio showed his lasting dedication to the sport.
Representing Brazil in the World Cup
One of the biggest highlights of Luiz Luz's career was playing for the Brazilian national team. In 1934, he was part of the squad that went to the 1934 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer. It means you are among the best players in your country.
Luiz Luz passed away on August 27, 1989. He is remembered as a dedicated defender who played for important clubs and represented his country on the world stage.
See also
In Spanish: Luiz Luz para niños
