Noronha (footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Alfredo Eduardo Barreto de Freitas Noronha | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 25 September 1918 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 27 July 2003 (aged 84) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left back | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1935–1941 | Grêmio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1942 | Vasco | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1942–1951 | São Paulo | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1951–1953 | Portuguesa | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1954 | Grêmio | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1954–1955 | Ypiranga-SP | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1944–1950 | Brazil | 16 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Alfredo Eduardo Barreto de Freitas Noronha, known simply as Noronha, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on September 25, 1918, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and passed away on July 27, 2003, in São Paulo. Noronha played as a left-back, which is a defensive position in football. He is especially remembered for playing for the Brazil national team, including in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
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Noronha's Football Journey
Noronha started his professional football career in 1935. He played for several important clubs in Brazil during his time as a player. His skills as a left-back made him a valuable part of any team he joined. He was known for his strong defense and ability to help his team win.
Playing for Brazilian Clubs
Noronha began his career at Grêmio, a well-known club in his hometown of Porto Alegre. He played there from 1935 to 1941. After that, he had a short time at Vasco in 1942.
His longest and most famous club period was with São Paulo FC. He played for them from 1942 to 1951. During these years, he became a key player for the team. Later, he also played for Portuguesa from 1951 to 1953. He returned to Grêmio for a year in 1954 before finishing his career at Ypiranga-SP from 1954 to 1955.
Representing Brazil
Noronha also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. He was part of the national squad from 1944 to 1950. During this time, he played 16 matches for his country. Representing Brazil was a big achievement for any football player.
Big Tournaments and Wins
One of Noronha's biggest achievements was playing in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This major international football tournament was held in Brazil that year. Brazil reached the final match, but unfortunately, they finished as runners-up. Even so, playing in a World Cup final was a huge moment in his career.
He also helped Brazil win the 1949 South American Championship, which is now known as the Copa América. This was a significant victory for the national team, showing their strength in South American football. Noronha's contributions as a defender were important to these successes.
Noronha passed away in 2003, leaving behind a legacy as a respected Brazilian footballer.
