About Domingos da Guia
Lived 1912 – 2000 (aged 87). Domingos da Guia was a Brazilian association football player.
Domingos Antônio da Guia (born in Rio de Janeiro, 19 November 1912 – died in Rio, 18 May 2000) was a Brazilian footballer.
He played in four matches for Brazil in the 1938 FIFA World Cup finals. He is regarded as one of the best Brazilian defenders of all time.
Playing style
Honours Nacional Uruguayan League: 1933
Vasco Rio de Janeiro State League: 1934
Boca Juniors Argentine League: 1935
Flamengo Rio de Janeiro State League: 1939, 1942, 1943
Corinthans Taça Cidade de São Paulo: 1947, 1948
Rio de Janeiro State Team Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais: 1931, 1938, 1940
Brazil Copa Río Branco: 1931, 1932 Roca Cup: 1945 FIFA World Cup: third-place 1938 Copa América runner-up: 1945, 1946
Individual FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1938 South American Championship Player of the tournament: 1945 Campeonato Paulista Team of the Tournament: 1946
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Domingos da Guia?
Brazilian footballer and manager (1912-2000)
When was Domingos da Guia born?
Domingos da Guia was born on 19 November 1912 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Domingos da Guia die?
Domingos da Guia died on 18 May 2000 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Domingos da Guia's occupation?
Domingos da Guia was an association football player.
What nationality was Domingos da Guia?
Domingos da Guia was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Domingos da Guia. https://biography.guide/domingos-da-guia/
MLA: "Domingos da Guia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/domingos-da-guia/.
Chicago: "Domingos da Guia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/domingos-da-guia/.
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