Mengálvio facts for kids
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| Full name | Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 17 October 1939 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Laguna, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1957–1960 | Aimoré | |||||||||||||||
| 1960–1969 | Santos | 371 | (28) | |||||||||||||
| 1968 | → Grêmio (loan) | |||||||||||||||
| 1969 | Millonarios | |||||||||||||||
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| 1962 | Brazil | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1978 | Santos (interim) | |||||||||||||||
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Mengálvio Pedro Figueiró, known simply as Mengálvio, is a retired Brazilian football player. He was born on October 17, 1939, in Laguna, Santa Catarina. Mengálvio played as a midfielder, helping his team control the middle of the field.
He played 13 games for the Brazil national football team and scored one goal. He was part of the team that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Even though he was on the winning team, he did not play in any matches during that tournament.
While playing for Santos, he helped them win the Copa Libertadores in 1962. He played in all three final matches against Penarol. Overall, he played 371 games for Santos and scored 28 goals.
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Mengálvio's Football Journey
Mengálvio started his football career in Brazil. He played for a few different clubs. His most famous time was with Santos FC.
Playing for Santos FC
Mengálvio joined Santos FC in 1960. He played there for almost ten years. During his time at Santos, the team was very successful. They won many important championships. He was a key player in their midfield.
Loan to Grêmio
In 1968, Mengálvio went on loan to Grêmio. This means he played for Grêmio for a short time. After that, he returned to Santos.
Playing for Millonarios
In 1969, Mengálvio moved to Colombia. He played for Millonarios for a short period. This was one of his last clubs before he retired.
Major Achievements and Trophies
Mengálvio won many titles during his career. He was part of very strong teams. His biggest win was with the Brazilian national team.
Winning with Santos
Mengálvio helped Santos win many championships. These wins showed how strong the team was. They were one of the best teams in the world.
- Campeonato Paulista: This is a state championship in Brazil. Santos won it many times with Mengálvio: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, and 1967.
- Torneio Rio–São Paulo: This was a tournament between teams from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Santos won it in 1963, 1964, and 1966.
- Taça Brasil: This was a national championship in Brazil. Santos won it five years in a row: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965.
- Copa Libertadores: This is the biggest club competition in South America. Santos won it in 1962 and 1963.
- Intercontinental Cup: This was a match between the best teams from Europe and South America. Santos won it in 1962 and 1963.
Winning with Brazil
Mengálvio was part of the Brazilian national team. This team won the biggest prize in football.
- FIFA World Cup: Brazil won the World Cup in 1962. Mengálvio was a member of this winning squad.
More About Mengálvio
After retiring as a player, Mengálvio also had a short time as a coach.
Coaching Career
In 1978, Mengálvio was an interim manager for Santos FC. An interim manager is someone who takes charge for a short time. This happened before a new permanent manager was chosen.
External Links
- Mengálvio at BDFA
See also
In Spanish: Mengálvio para niños
