Augusto da Costa
Brazilian footballer and manager
About Augusto da Costa
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 83). Augusto da Costa was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Augusto da Costa (22 October 1920 – 1 March 2004), sometimes known as just Augusto, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender. He captained the Brazil national team to the 1950 FIFA World Cup final leading them to become the runners-up of the tournament after losing to Uruguay. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He started his career in 1936, with São Cristóvão, leaving the club in 1944. In 1945 he joined to Vasco da Gama, retiring in 1954.
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Who was Augusto da Costa?
Brazilian footballer and manager (1920-2004)
When was Augusto da Costa born?
Augusto da Costa was born on 22 October 1920 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Augusto da Costa die?
Augusto da Costa died on 1 March 2004 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Augusto da Costa's occupation?
Augusto da Costa was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Augusto da Costa?
Augusto da Costa was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Augusto da Costa. https://biography.guide/augusto-da-costa/
MLA: "Augusto da Costa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/augusto-da-costa/.
Chicago: "Augusto da Costa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/augusto-da-costa/.
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