About Afonsinho
Lived 1914 – 1997 (aged 82). Afonsinho was a Brazilian association football player.
Afonso Guimarães da Silva, best known as Afonsinho (born in Rio de Janeiro, March 8, 1914 – February 20, 1997), was a Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
During his career (1931–1946), he played for America-RJ, Flamengo, São Cristóvão and Fluminense. He won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships (1931, 1940, 1941, 1946). For the Brazilian team, he played at the 1937 South American Championship, scoring one goal, and played four matches in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.
He died at the age of 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Afonsinho?
Brazilian footballer (1914-1997)
When was Afonsinho born?
Afonsinho was born on 8 March 1914 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Afonsinho die?
Afonsinho died on 20 February 1997 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Afonsinho's occupation?
Afonsinho was an association football player.
What nationality was Afonsinho?
Afonsinho was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Afonsinho (footballer, born 1914)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Afonsinho. https://biography.guide/afonsinho/
MLA: "Afonsinho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/afonsinho/.
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