About Ladislau da Guia
Lived 1905 – 1988 (aged 82–83). Ladislau da Guia was a Brazilian association football player.
Ladislau da Guia (14 June 1906 – 31 October 1988) was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career With an unusual height for the time, da Guia became one of the first specialists in headed goals in Brazilian football. He is the greatest scorer in the history of Bangu AC, with 226 goals in 335 appearances. He was the Campeonato Carioca top goal-scorer in 1930 and again in 1934.
In 1930, he refused to participate in the FIFA World Cup due to the inconvenience of the train journey that the Brazil team took to get to Uruguay. He also played for America, Flamengo, Vasco and Canto do Rio. His nickname was "Tijolo" (brick).
Personal life Ladislau da Guia is brother of the footballers Domingos, Luiz Antônio and Mamede.
Honours Bangu Campeonato Carioca: 1933 Torneio Início: 1934
Individual 1930 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 20 goals 1935 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 18 goals
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Who was Ladislau da Guia?
Brazilian association football player (1905-1988)
When was Ladislau da Guia born?
Ladislau da Guia was born in 1905 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Ladislau da Guia die?
Ladislau da Guia died on 31 October 1988 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Ladislau da Guia's occupation?
Ladislau da Guia was an association football player.
What nationality was Ladislau da Guia?
Ladislau da Guia was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ladislau da Guia. https://biography.guide/ladislau-da-guia/
MLA: "Ladislau da Guia." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ladislau-da-guia/.
Chicago: "Ladislau da Guia." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ladislau-da-guia/.
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