Manoel de Aguiar Fagundes facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Manoel de Aguiar Fagundes | ||
| Date of birth | 22 August 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Niterói, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 22 November 1953 (aged 46) | ||
| Playing position | Striker (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1926-1930 1930 1930-1931 1932 1933-1935 1935-1939 |
Ypiranga Gojtakaz Ypiranga Byron Niterói Ypiranga Canto do Rio |
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Manoel de Aguiar Fagundes (born 22 August, 1907) was a Brazilian football player. He was known by his nickname, Manoelzinho. He played as a Striker, which means he was a forward player who focused on scoring goals. Manoelzinho played for several clubs in Brazil during his career.
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Who Was Manoelzinho?
Manoel de Aguiar Fagundes, or Manoelzinho, was born in Niterói, Brazil, on August 22, 1907. He became a professional football player. He was known for his skills as a striker. Strikers are key players who try to score goals for their team.
Manoelzinho's Club Career
Manoelzinho played for different football clubs. His career started in 1926. He played for a club called Ypiranga from 1926 to 1930. He returned to Ypiranga two more times in his career.
Playing for Different Teams
After his first time at Ypiranga, Manoelzinho played for Gojtakaz in 1930. He then went back to Ypiranga for a short time. In 1932, he played for Byron Niterói. He returned to Ypiranga again from 1933 to 1935. His last known club was Canto do Rio, where he played from 1935 to 1939.
Manoelzinho and the World Cup
Manoelzinho was part of the Brazilian national team. He was selected for the 1930 FIFA World Cup. This was the very first World Cup ever held. It took place in Uruguay.
Brazil's First World Cup Appearance
Being part of the 1930 World Cup squad was a big achievement. It meant Manoelzinho was one of the best players in Brazil at that time. Brazil is famous for its football. Being in the first World Cup team is a special part of history.
Later Life
Manoelzinho passed away on November 22, 1953. He was 46 years old. His legacy lives on through his contributions to Brazilian football.
