Garrincha
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Garrincha was a forward from Brazil, born on 28 October 1933 in Magé. Clubs included Botafogo F.R., Corinthians, CR Vasco da Gama, Associação Atlética Portuguesa and Junior de Barranquilla, among 7 in total. Garrincha won 50 caps for Brazil, scoring 17 goals (1955-1966). Garrincha died on 20 January 1983, aged 49.
Born
28 October 1933
Died
20 January 1983 (49)
Birthplace
Magé
Country
Brazil
Position
Forward
Height
170 cm
Club career
- 1953-1965Botafogo F.R.614 apps · 245 goals
- 1966Corinthians13 apps · 10 goals
- 1967CR Vasco da Gama
- 1967Associação Atlética Portuguesa33 apps · 7 goals
- 1968Junior de Barranquilla1 app · 3 goals
- 1968-1969Flamengo24 apps · 4 goals
- 1972Olaria Atlético Clube7 apps · 7 goals
International career
- 1955-1966Brazil50 caps · 17 goals