Moacyr Siqueira de Queiroz facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Moacyr Siqueira de Queiroz | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 18 April 1992 (aged 89) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1924-1934 1935-1938 |
Vasco da Gama Botafogo |
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| International career | |||
| Brazil | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Moacyr Siqueira de Queiroz (born 18 December 1902 – died 18 April 1992), known as Russinho, was a famous Brazilian football player. He played as a Midfielder and was known for his skills on the field. Russinho was an important player for both his clubs and the Brazilian national team.
Who Was Russinho?
Russinho was born in Brazil on December 18, 1902. He grew up to become a professional football player. He was a midfielder, which means he played in the middle of the field. Midfielders help both defend their goal and attack the opponent's goal.
Russinho's Club Career
Russinho played for two big football clubs in Brazil.
- From 1924 to 1934, he played for Vasco da Gama. This was a long time, showing how important he was to the team.
- Later, from 1935 to 1938, he played for Botafogo. Both Vasco da Gama and Botafogo are very well-known clubs in Brazilian football history.
Playing for Brazil
Russinho also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. Representing your country in sports is a huge achievement. He was part of the Brazilian squad that played in the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930. This tournament took place in Uruguay.
The 1930 World Cup
The 1930 World Cup was a very special event. It was the first time teams from different countries came together to compete for the world championship in football. Russinho was one of the talented players who represented Brazil in this historic tournament.
