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Osvaldo Rossi

1937 – 2025

Brazilian footballer

Association football player
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About Osvaldo Rossi

Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 87–88). Osvaldo Rossi was a Brazilian association football player.

Osvaldo Rossi (born 5 October 1937) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Revealed by Cruzeiro, Rossi moved to Botafogo at a young age, where he was part of the state champion squad in 1957. He returned to Cruzeiro in 1960 and was two-time state champion, being top scorer in the 1961 edition. He transferred to Santos at the end of 1962, and in 1963 he was part of the champion squad of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Intercontinental, in addition to Paulista in 1964. He also played for Náutico, Portuguesa Santista and Coritiba.

Honours

Botafogo Campeonato Carioca: 1957

Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1960, 1961

Santos Intercontinental Cup: 1963 Copa Libertadores: 1963 Campeonato Paulista: 1964

Individual 1961 Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 14 goals

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Important facts

Born
1937
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 December 2025
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Osvaldo Rossi?

Brazilian footballer

When was Osvaldo Rossi born?

Osvaldo Rossi was born in 1937.

When did Osvaldo Rossi die?

Osvaldo Rossi died on 21 December 2025.

What was Osvaldo Rossi's occupation?

Osvaldo Rossi was an association football player.

What nationality was Osvaldo Rossi?

Osvaldo Rossi was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Osvaldo Rossi

· Wikidata: Q117863245

· DBpedia: Osvaldo Rossi

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