About Odair Titica
Lived 1925 – 1996 (aged 70). Odair Titica was a Portuguese association football player.
Odair dos Santos (7 December 1925 – 7 May 1996), mostly known as Odair Titica, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Odair began his career with Santos' youth teams in 1940. In 1943 he was promoted to the main team, where he was the main player of the 1940s, with 225 appearances and 134 goals. He scored the 3000th goal in the club's history, in addition to being the first athlete to wear the number 10 shirt, years before it was immortalized by Pelé. He also played for Palmeiras, Ferroviária and Jabaquara.
Death
After retiring from football, he worked at Port of Santos. He died 7 May 1996, aged 70.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Odair Titica?
Portuguese footballer
When was Odair Titica born?
Odair Titica was born on 7 December 1925.
When did Odair Titica die?
Odair Titica died on 7 May 1996.
What was Odair Titica's occupation?
Odair Titica was an association football player.
What nationality was Odair Titica?
Odair Titica was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Odair Titica. https://biography.guide/odair-titica/
MLA: "Odair Titica." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/odair-titica/.
Chicago: "Odair Titica." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/odair-titica/.
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