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Oscarino Costa Silva
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)
Playing position Midfielder (retired)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928-1931
1932-1935
1935-1939
1940
Ypiranga
América
Vasco da Gama
São Cristóvão
National team
Brazil
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Oscarino Costa Silva was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on January 17, 1907. Oscarino played as a midfielder, a key position on the field. He was also a member of the Brazil national team.

Who Was Oscarino Costa Silva?

Oscarino Costa Silva was a famous football player from Brazil. He was born in Niterói, a city in Brazil. Oscarino played football during the early 20th century. He was known for his skills in the midfield.

Early Life and Club Career

Oscarino started his football journey in Brazil. He played for several different clubs during his career. His first club was Ypiranga, where he played from 1928 to 1931. After that, he joined América and played there until 1935.

One of his most important clubs was Vasco da Gama. He played for Vasco da Gama from 1935 to 1939. This was a significant part of his club career. Later, in 1940, he played for São Cristóvão.

Playing for Brazil: The 1930 World Cup

Oscarino had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. One of the biggest moments in his career was playing in the first-ever FIFA World Cup. This historic event took place in 1930. The tournament was held in Uruguay.

Being part of the 1930 World Cup squad was a huge achievement. It meant he was among the best players in Brazil. He helped represent his country on the world stage.

What Does a Midfielder Do?

Oscarino played as a midfielder. A midfielder is a very important player in football. They play in the middle of the field. Their job is to connect the defense and the attack.

Midfielders help defend their own goal. They also help create chances for their team to score. They need to be good at passing, tackling, and running a lot. Oscarino's role was to control the game from the center.

Oscarino's Legacy in Football

Oscarino Costa Silva passed away on September 16, 1990. He is remembered as one of the early stars of Brazilian football. His participation in the first World Cup made him a part of football history. He helped pave the way for future Brazilian football legends.

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