Américo Murolo

Américo Murolo (28 April 1932 – 10 December 2014) was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Revealed by the Jabaquara AC aspirants, Amérilo Murolo played professionally for XV de Jaú and CA Linense, where in 1952 he won the second tier of football in São Paulo. In 1955 he moved to Vicenza, playing the season in Italy, and returning in 1958 to SE Palmeiras, a team whose team became an idol as it was one of the highlights in winning the 1959 state championship.

He also marked a season for Guarani FC, and played for Flamengo and Portuguesa Santista before retiring.

Death

Murolo died on 10 December 2014 at the age of 82, from respiratory failure.

Honours

Linense Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1952

Palmeiras Campeonato Paulista: 1959 Taça Brasil: 1960 Troféu Roberto Ugolini: 1960