Nariz (footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Álvaro Lopes Cançado | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | February 8, 1912 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | September 19, 1984 (aged 72) | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | ||||||||||||
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| Botafogo | |||||||||||||
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| Brazil | |||||||||||||
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Álvaro Lopes Cançado, better known by his nickname Nariz (which means "nose" in Portuguese), was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on February 8, 1912, in Uberaba, Brazil, and passed away on September 19, 1984. Nariz played as a defender, a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He proudly represented the Brazilian national team in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
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Nariz: A Brazilian Footballer
Nariz was a well-known football player from Brazil. He was born in the city of Uberaba. He became famous for his skills as a defender. Defenders are important players on a football team. Their main job is to protect their team's goal and prevent the other team from scoring.
Club Football with Botafogo
Nariz played for a famous Brazilian club called Botafogo FR. This club is one of the oldest and most successful football teams in Brazil. Playing for a big club like Botafogo showed how good Nariz was at football. He spent a significant part of his career playing for them.
Playing for Brazil in the World Cup
Nariz had the honor of playing for the Brazil national football team in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. This big tournament was held in France. The World Cup is one of the most exciting football events. Teams from all over the world compete to see who is the best.
His Only World Cup Match
In the 1938 World Cup, Nariz played in one important game. This match was against the team from Czechoslovakia. Even though he only played in one game, it was a huge achievement to be part of the national team in such a major competition. Brazil finished third in that tournament, which was a great result for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Nariz (futbolista) para niños
