Baltazar
Brazilian footballer and manager
About Baltazar
Lived 1926 – 1997 (aged 71). Baltazar was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Oswaldo da Silva (14 January 1926 – 25 March 1997), commonly known as Baltazar, was a Brazilian footballer. Nicknamed Cabecinha de Ouro (Golden Head) by fans for his heading ability, he played as a forward.
Club career Baltazar played for União Monte Alegre, Jabaquara, Corinthians, Juventus and União Paulista.
International career Baltazar also represented the Brazil national team, including at the 1950 World Cup and 1954 World Cup. He played four matches, scoring three goals, two against Mexico and one against Switzerland. He is the only player to score in two different opening world cup matches, netting one goal in 1950 and the other in 1954.
He died in São Paulo aged 71.
Honours Corinthans Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1950, 1953, 1954 Campeonato Paulista: 1951, 1952, 1954
Brazil Panamerican Championship: 1952 Copa América Runner-up: 1953 FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1950
Individual Campeonato Paulista Team of the Tournament: 1946 , 1947 , 1950 , 1951
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Baltazar?
Brazilian footballer and manager (1926–1997)
When was Baltazar born?
Baltazar was born on 14 January 1926 in Santos.
When did Baltazar die?
Baltazar died on 25 March 1997 in São Paulo.
What was Baltazar's occupation?
Baltazar was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Baltazar?
Baltazar was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Baltazar (footballer, born 1926)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Baltazar. https://biography.guide/baltazar-association-football-player/
MLA: "Baltazar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/baltazar-association-football-player/.
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