Pamplona (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Estanislau de Figueiredo Pamplona | ||
| Date of birth | 24 March 1904 | ||
| Place of birth | Belém, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 29 October 1973 (aged 69) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1922 | Remo | ? | (?) |
| 1923 | Fluminense | ? | (?) |
| 1924–1935 | Botafogo | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1925 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
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Estanislau de Figueiredo Pamplona, known simply as Pamplona, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born in Belém, Pará State, on March 24, 1904. Pamplona played as an offensive midfielder, helping his teams score goals and control the game. He passed away on October 29, 1973, at 69 years old.
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Pamplona's Club Career
Pamplona played football for several clubs between 1922 and 1935. He started his career at Remo. In 1923, he moved to Fluminense.
Playing for Botafogo
Pamplona spent most of his career, from 1924 to 1935, playing for Botafogo. This was a very successful time for him. With Botafogo, he won the Campeonato Carioca, which is a major football championship in Rio de Janeiro, three times.
Championship Wins
Pamplona helped Botafogo win the Campeonato Carioca in these years:
- 1930
- 1933
- 1934
Pamplona and the Brazilian National Team
Pamplona was also part of the Brazilian national team. He was chosen to be on the team for the very first 1930 FIFA World Cup. This big tournament was held in Uruguay. Even though he was on the team, he did not get to play in any of the games during that World Cup.
