Policarpo Ribeiro de Oliveira facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Policarpo Ribeiro de Oliveira | ||
| Date of birth | 21 December 1907 | ||
| Place of birth | Conceição de Macabu, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | May 1986 | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1924–1944 | Americano | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1930 | Brazil | 1 | (0) |
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Policarpo Ribeiro de Oliveira, often called Poly, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on December 21, 1907. Poly played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals. He is remembered for being part of the Brazil national team that played in the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930.
Meet Poly: Brazil's Early Football Star
Poly was a well-known football player from Brazil. He played during a time when football was becoming very popular around the world. His skills on the field made him stand out.
Playing for Americano
Poly spent most of his club career playing for Americano. This was a football club in Brazil. He played for them for many years, from 1924 to 1944. During this time, he showed his skills as a goal-scorer and a valuable team member.
Poly at the First FIFA World Cup
In 1930, Poly had the honor of representing his country, Brazil. He was chosen to play for the Brazil national team in the first-ever 1930 FIFA World Cup. This big event took place in Uruguay.
Brazil played two matches in the 1930 World Cup. Poly played in one of these important games. Even though Brazil did not win the tournament that year, it was a huge moment for football history. Being part of the first World Cup team is a special achievement.
