About Pé de Valsa
Lived 1924 – 1998 (aged 73–74). Pé de Valsa was a Brazilian association football player.
Antônio Machado de Oliveira (1 December 1924 – 15 April 1977), also known by the nickname Pé de Valsa, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Antônio started his career at Bonsucesso and due to his good football he was soon signed by Fluminense. He was called "Pé de Valsa" due to the size of his legs and his ease in holding the ball while attacked by opponents.
Honours Fluminense Campeonato Carioca: 1946, 1951 Taça da Prefeitura do Distrito Federal: 1948
São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1953 Small Club World Cup: 1955
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pé de Valsa?
Brazilian association football player
When was Pé de Valsa born?
Pé de Valsa was born on 1 December 1924 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Pé de Valsa die?
Pé de Valsa died in 1998.
What was Pé de Valsa's occupation?
Pé de Valsa was an association football player.
What nationality was Pé de Valsa?
Pé de Valsa was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pé de Valsa. https://biography.guide/pe-de-valsa/
MLA: "Pé de Valsa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pe-de-valsa/.
Chicago: "Pé de Valsa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pe-de-valsa/.
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