Nilo Murtinho Braga facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Nilo Murtinho Braga | ||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1903 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 7 February 1975 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1918–1920 | América-RN | ? | (?) |
| 1921–1924 | Fluminense | 60 | (42) |
| 1927–1937 | Botafogo | 201 | (184) |
| National team | |||
| 1923–1930 | Brazil | 19 | (11) |
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Nilo Murtinho Braga (born 3 April 1903) was a famous Brazilian football player. He was known as a fantastic forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. Nilo played for some of Brazil's biggest clubs and also represented the Brazilian national team in important matches, including the very first FIFA World Cup.
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Nilo: A Football Star
Nilo Murtinho Braga was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He became one of the most exciting football players of his time. Fans loved watching him because he was so good at scoring goals.
He played football during a time when the sport was growing fast in Brazil. Nilo helped make football popular with his amazing skills.
Playing for Top Clubs
Nilo played for several important football clubs in Brazil. He spent time at América-RN, Fluminense, and Botafogo.
Early Days at América-RN
Nilo started his senior career at América-RN. He played there from 1918 to 1920. This was where he began to show his talent as a goal scorer.
Shining at Fluminense
From 1921 to 1924, Nilo played for Fluminense. During his time there, he played 60 games and scored 42 goals. This showed everyone he was a top player.
Botafogo Legend
Nilo spent most of his career at Botafogo, from 1927 to 1937. He played 201 games for Botafogo and scored an incredible 184 goals. He became a true legend for the club.
Representing Brazil
Nilo also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played for his country from 1923 to 1930. He played 19 matches for Brazil and scored 11 goals.
The First World Cup
One of the most important moments in Nilo's career was playing in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. This was the very first World Cup ever held. It took place in Uruguay.
Nilo was part of the historic Brazilian squad that traveled to Uruguay. Even though Brazil didn't win the tournament, it was a huge step for international football. Being part of that first World Cup team is a special achievement.
Nilo's Legacy
Nilo Murtinho Braga passed away on 7 February 1975. He is remembered as one of Brazil's early football heroes. His goal-scoring ability and his role in the first World Cup made him an important figure in Brazilian football history.
