About José Germano de Sales
Lived 1942 – 1998 (aged 56). José Germano de Sales was a Brazilian association football player.
José Germano de Sales (25 March 1942 – 4 October 1997) was a Brazilian footballer.
Having been transferred to AC Milan from Flamengo in the summer of 1962 at the age of 20, he became the first ever black player to play for the Italian club. Despite a very successful start (3 goals in 5 games), he was soon loaned out to Genoa in November 1962, where he spent the rest of that season with 12 games and 2 goals for the Genoese club.
Germano also represented the Brazil national team at the 1959 Pan American Games, where the team won the silver medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Germano de Sales?
Brazilian footballer (1942-1998)
When was José Germano de Sales born?
José Germano de Sales was born on 25 March 1942 in Conselheiro Pena.
When did José Germano de Sales die?
José Germano de Sales died on 30 September 1998 in Conselheiro Pena.
What was José Germano de Sales's occupation?
José Germano de Sales was an association football player.
What nationality was José Germano de Sales?
José Germano de Sales was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: José Germano de Sales
· DBpedia: Germano (footballer, born 1942)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Germano de Sales. https://biography.guide/jose-germano-de-sales/
MLA: "José Germano de Sales." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-germano-de-sales/.
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