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Orlando Peçanha

1935 – 2010

Brazilian footballer

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About Orlando Peçanha

Lived 1935 – 2010 (aged 74). Orlando Peçanha was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.

Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho (20 September 1935 – 10 February 2010), most known as Orlando Peçanha or simply Orlando, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back.

During his club career he played for Vasco da Gama (1955–1960), Boca Juniors (1960–1964) and Santos (1965–1967). He was part of the Brazilian team that won the 1958 FIFA World Cup, and also participated in the 1966 FIFA World Cup as the vice captain of the team. In total he earned 31 caps.

Orlando died on 10 February 2010, in Rio de Janeiro, due to a heart attack.

Club career During his time with Boca he played 119 games for the club, (105 league and 14 Copa Libertadores), he never scored a goal for the club but he had the distinction of being the club captain and he helped them to win two league titles in 1962 and 1964. His third league title was in 1965, playing for Santos.

Honours Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1956, 1958 Tournoi de Paris: 1957 Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1958

Boca Juniors Argentine Primera División: 1962, 1964 Copa Libertadores runner-up: 1963

Santos Campeonato Paulista: 1965, 1967 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1965

Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1958

Individual World XI: 1965

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Orlando Peçanha?

Brazilian footballer (1935-2010)

When was Orlando Peçanha born?

Orlando Peçanha was born on 20 September 1935 in Niterói.

When did Orlando Peçanha die?

Orlando Peçanha died on 10 February 2010 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Orlando Peçanha's occupation?

Orlando Peçanha was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Orlando Peçanha?

Orlando Peçanha was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Orlando Peçanha

· Wikidata: Q438483

· DBpedia: Orlando Peçanha

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