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José de Anchieta Fontana

1940 – 1980

Brazilian footballer

Association football player
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About José de Anchieta Fontana

Lived 1940 – 1980 (aged 39). José de Anchieta Fontana was a Brazilian association football player.

José de Anchieta Fontana (31 December 1940 – 9 September 1980), known as just Fontana was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender.

During his club career, he played for: 1958 Vitoria 1959–1962 Rio Branco 1962–1968 Vasco da Gama 1969–1972 Cruzeiro

Fontana was a member of the Brazil national football team when they won the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

He died in his hometown, Santa Teresa, a few months short of his 40th birthday.

Honours Rio Branco Campeonato Capixaba: 1959, 1962

Vasco da Gama Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1966

Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1972

Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1970

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Important facts

Born
31 December 1940, Santa Teresa
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 September 1980, Santa Teresa
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
Jose de Anchieta Fontana

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José de Anchieta Fontana?

Brazilian footballer (1940-1980)

When was José de Anchieta Fontana born?

José de Anchieta Fontana was born on 31 December 1940 in Santa Teresa.

When did José de Anchieta Fontana die?

José de Anchieta Fontana died on 9 September 1980 in Santa Teresa.

What was José de Anchieta Fontana's occupation?

José de Anchieta Fontana was an association football player.

What nationality was José de Anchieta Fontana?

José de Anchieta Fontana was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José de Anchieta Fontana

· Wikidata: Q738689

· DBpedia: Fontana (footballer)

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