Martim Mércio da Silveira facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Martim Mércio da Silveira | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Bagé, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 1972 | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1929 1930-1932 1933-1934 1935-1940 |
Guarany Botafogo Boca Juniors Botafogo |
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| National team | |||
| 1934-1938 | Brazil | ||
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Martim Mércio da Silveira was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born in 1911 and passed away in 1972. Martim played as a Midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. He represented his country, Brazil, in international matches.
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Martim's Early Career
Martim started his football journey in 1929. His first club was Guarany. He played there for a short time. After that, he moved to a bigger club.
Playing for Botafogo
From 1930 to 1932, Martim played for Botafogo. This was a very important team in Brazil. He helped them win several championships. His strong play made him famous.
Adventure in Argentina
In 1933, Martim went to Argentina. He joined Boca Juniors, one of the biggest clubs there. Playing in Argentina was a new challenge for him. He showed his skills in a different league.
Return to Botafogo
Martim came back to Botafogo in 1935. He played for them until 1940. This was a long and successful period. He continued to be a key player for the team.
Playing for Brazil
Martim also played for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the squad from 1934 to 1938. He represented Brazil in two FIFA World Cup tournaments.
World Cup Appearances
Martim played for Brazil in the 1934 and 1938 World Cups. These were big events in football history. It was a great honor to play for his country.
