About Altair
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 81). Altair was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Altair Gomes de Figueiredo, usually referred to as Altair (22 January 1938 – 9 August 2019), was a Brazilian footballer who played as a left-back and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1962 World Cup.
He spent his entire career at Fluminense, for which he played 551 games, scoring twice. He was called "magro" (slim) because he was skinny and despite his modest physical appearance, was a tough tackler and tremendous marker. His duels with Garrincha were legendary. He retired from playing in 1971 aged 33.
Honours Fluminense Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 1957, 1960 Campeonato Carioca: 1959, 1964, 1969
Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1962
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Altair?
Brazilian footballer (1938-2019)
When was Altair born?
Altair was born on 22 January 1938 in Niterói.
When did Altair die?
Altair died on 9 August 2019 in São Gonçalo.
What was Altair's occupation?
Altair was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Altair?
Altair was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Altair (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Altair. https://biography.guide/altair/
MLA: "Altair." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/altair/.
Chicago: "Altair." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/altair/.
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