Luis Leão de Carvalho

Luiz Leão de Carvalho (1 November 1907 – 17 January 1985), better known as Luiz Carvalho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Considered the first great player in the history of Grêmio FBPA, Luiz Carvalho became known at the club as "Rei da Virada", due to the saving goals he scored. He made 206 appearances and scored 171 for the club.

As a player, he also played for Botafogo and Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro, becoming champion in 1936. He later became director of Grêmio FBPA, coach in 1954–1955 and president of the club in 1974–1975. Luiz Carvalho died on 17 January 1985 and gives his name to the current Grêmio CT in the Humaitá neighborhood.

Honours

Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 1926, 1931, 1932 Campeonato Citadino de Porto Alegre: 1923, 1925, 1926, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1939

Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1936