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Personal information
Full name Oscarino Costa Silva
Date of birth (1907-01-17)17 January 1907
Place of birth Niterói, Brazil
Date of death 16 September 1990(1990-09-16) (aged 83)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1931 Ypiranga ? (?)
1932–1935 America-RJ ? (?)
1935–1939 Vasco da Gama ? (?)
1940 São Cristóvão ? (?)
International career
1930 Brazil 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Oscarino Costa Silva, known simply as Oscarino, was a Brazilian football player. He was born on January 17, 1907, in Niterói, Brazil. Oscarino played as a defender and was known for his skills on the field. He passed away on September 16, 1990, at the age of 83.

Oscarino's Football Journey

Oscarino played football for many years, from 1928 to 1940. During his career, he played for several important clubs in Brazil. These included Ypiranga Niterói, América, Vasco da Gama, and São Cristóvão.

He was a successful player and helped his teams win several championships. Oscarino was part of the teams that won the Rio de Janeiro State Championship twice. These victories happened in 1935 and 1936.

Playing for Brazil

Oscarino also had the honor of playing for his country. He was chosen to be part of the Brazilian team for the 1930 FIFA World Cup. This was a very big event in football history. The 1930 World Cup was the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament.

Major Achievements

Oscarino won several important titles during his time as a footballer. These wins are called "honours" in sports. They show how successful a player or team has been.

Club Championships

  • Campeonato Fluminense (4 times):
    • Ypiranga: 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931
  • Campeonato Carioca (2 times):
    • América: 1935
    • Vasco da Gama: 1936
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