About Bigode
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 81). Bigode was a Brazilian association football player.
João Ferreira, usually known as Bigode ("moustache" in Portuguese) (4 April 1922 – 31 July 2003), was a Brazilian footballer who played left back and also played in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He won the Campeonato Mineiro twice, in 1941 and in 1942.
FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1950
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bigode?
Brazilian footballer (1922-2003)
When was Bigode born?
Bigode was born on 4 April 1922 in Belo Horizonte.
When did Bigode die?
Bigode died on 31 July 2003 in Belo Horizonte.
What was Bigode's occupation?
Bigode was an association football player.
What nationality was Bigode?
Bigode was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bigode. https://biography.guide/bigode/
MLA: "Bigode." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bigode/.
Chicago: "Bigode." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bigode/.
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