Veludo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Caetano da Silva Nascimento | ||
| Date of birth | 7 August 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 26 October 1979 (aged 49) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1949–1956 | Fluminense | ||
| 1956 | Canto do Rio | ||
| 1957–1958 | Santos | ||
| 1959–1961 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 1961–1962 | Madureira | ||
| 1963 | Renascença | ||
| National team | |||
| 1954–1956 | Brazil | 8 | (0) |
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Caetano da Silva Nascimento, known by his nickname "Veludo", was a famous Brazilian football player. He was born on August 7, 1930, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Veludo was a talented goalkeeper, meaning he was the player who defended the goal. He played for the Brazil national football team in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. Veludo passed away on October 26, 1979.
Veludo: Brazil's Goalkeeper Star
Veludo was a very important player in Brazilian football during his time. He was known for his skills as a goalkeeper. A goalkeeper's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They are the last line of defense for their team.
Playing for Brazilian Clubs
Veludo played for many different football clubs in Brazil. His career started in 1949. He played for Fluminense from 1949 to 1956. With Fluminense, he helped his team win a big championship. They won the Campeonato Carioca in 1951. This was a major football title in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
After Fluminense, Veludo moved to other clubs. He played for Canto do Rio in 1956. Then, he joined Santos from 1957 to 1958. Santos is a very famous club in Brazil.
Later, Veludo played for Atlético Mineiro from 1959 to 1961. While playing for Atlético Mineiro, he won another important championship. His team won the Campeonato Mineiro in 1958. This was the top football league in the state of Minas Gerais.
He also played for Madureira from 1961 to 1962. His last known club was Renascença in 1963. Veludo's career shows he was a valued player for many teams.
Representing Brazil
One of the biggest honors for any football player is to play for their country. Veludo had this honor. He was part of the Brazil national football team. He played for Brazil from 1954 to 1956.
Veludo played in the 1954 FIFA World Cup finals. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. It happens every four years. Playing in the World Cup means you are among the best players globally. Veludo played 8 matches for the Brazilian national team.
