About James Calvert
Lived 1891 – 1941 (aged 50). James Calvert was a Brazilian association football player.
James Calvert (28 March 1891 – ?), was a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Born in Rio de Janeiro and son of English parents who worked at the Alliance Textile Factory in Rua das Laranjeiras, James Calvert spent part of his childhood in Chadderton, United Kingdom, where he learned to play football. Back in Brazil as a young man, he played for Rio Cricket, Fluminense, where he was state champion in 1911, being top scorer, and, alongside Oswaldo Gomes, one of the only players who did not leave the club for the founding of CR Flamengo. He also played for Bangu and Santos in 1920.
Personal life
His brother Edward Calvert, was also a football player, and scored the first goal in the history of the Fla-Flu classic, 7 July 1912, in the first minute of the match.
Honours
Fluminense Campeonato Carioca: 1911
Individual 1911 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 7 goals
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Calvert?
Brazilian footballer
When was James Calvert born?
James Calvert was born on 28 March 1891.
When did James Calvert die?
James Calvert died on 7 December 1941.
What was James Calvert's occupation?
James Calvert was an association football player.
What nationality was James Calvert?
James Calvert was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Calvert (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Calvert. https://biography.guide/james-calvert/
MLA: "James Calvert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-calvert/.
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