Vavá
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Vavá was a forward from Brazil, born on 12 November 1934 in Recife. Clubs included CR Vasco da Gama, Atlético Madrid, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Club América and Toros Neza, among 7 in total. Vavá won 20 caps for Brazil, scoring 15 goals (1955-1964). Vavá died on 19 January 2002, aged 67.
The club career on record runs from 1951 to 1969, across seven clubs. The longest of those was seven years at CR Vasco da Gama (1951-1958). The heaviest workload came at Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, with 142 appearances and 71 goals.
Born
12 November 1934
Died
19 January 2002 (67)
Birthplace
Recife
Country
Brazil
Position
Forward
Height
174 cm
Club career
- 1951-1958
CR Vasco da Gama - 1958-1961
Atlético Madrid71 apps · 31 goals - 1961-1963
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras142 apps · 71 goals - 1964-1967
Club América - 1967-1968Toros Neza
- 1968San Diego Toros28 apps · 5 goals
- 1969Associação Portuguesa de Desportos
International career
- 1955-1964Brazil20 caps · 15 goals
