Áttila (footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Áttila de Carvalho | ||
| Date of birth | 16 December 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1928–1932 | America-RJ | ||
| 1933–1938 | Botafogo | ||
| International career | |||
| Brazil | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Áttila de Carvalho (born December 16, 1910) was a talented Brazilian football player. He was known simply as Áttila. He played as a striker, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. Áttila was also a member of the Brazilian national team.
Áttila: A Brazilian Football Star
Áttila de Carvalho was a famous football player from Brazil. He was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1910. Áttila played during a time when football was becoming very popular around the world. He was known for his skills in scoring goals.
Club Career
Áttila played for two important football clubs in Brazil. His first club was America-RJ. He played there from 1928 to 1932.
After that, he joined Botafogo. He played for Botafogo from 1933 to 1938. Both America-RJ and Botafogo are well-known teams in Brazilian football history.
Playing for Brazil
Áttila also had the honor of playing for his country. He was part of the Brazilian national team. Representing your country in football is a big achievement for any player.
The 1934 FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest moments in Áttila's career was playing in the 1934 FIFA World Cup. This major tournament took place in Italy. It was only the second time the World Cup had ever been held.
Brazil was one of the teams competing. Áttila was part of the squad that traveled to Italy. Playing in the World Cup means you are among the best players in the world.
Brazil played one match in the 1934 World Cup. They faced Spain in the first round. Unfortunately, Brazil lost that game and was eliminated from the tournament. Even so, being a World Cup player is a special part of Áttila's football story.
