Píndaro Possidonti Marconi

Píndaro Possidonti Marconi (12 March 1925 – 7 August 2008), simply known as Píndaro, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender.

Career

One of the main players in Fluminense's history, he formed a trio with Carlos Castilho and Pinheiro that became known as "Santissima Trindade" (Holy Trinity). He stood out for his clean tackles, never being warned by the referee. Píndaro was called up to the Brazil national football team in 1950, but because he disagreed with the style of play proposed by Flávio Costa, resigned, never playing for Brazil. He retired at the age of 31 to take over a pharmacy, his father's business.

Honours

Fluminense Campeonato Carioca: 1951 Copa Rio: 1952 Taça da Prefeitura do Distrito Federal: 1948

Death

Píndaro died on 7 August 2008, at Hospital Evangélico, Rio de Janeiro, victim of multiple organ failure.