Hércules de Miranda

Hércules de Miranda, commonly known as just Hércules (June 2, 1912 – September 3, 1982 ), was an association footballer who played forward in the 1938 FIFA World Cup with Brazil.

Career Hércules was born in Guaxupé, Minas Gerais state. and scoring 164 goals in 176 games. Hércules de Miranda joined Corinthians in 1942, playing 73 games and scoring 53 goals for the club until his retirement in 1948.

National team He played six games for Brazil, scoring three goals. Hércules debut defending the national team was a 1938 FIFA World Cup game, played on June 5, 1938, against Poland. Hércules de Miranda scored his first two goals for the Braziln national team on March 10, 1940, against Argentina. His last game defending Brazil was played on March 31, 1940, when his country and Uruguay drew 1–1.

Honors

Club Fluminense Campeonato Carioca: 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941