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Quarentinha

1933 – 1996

Brazilian footballer

Association football player
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About Quarentinha

Lived 1933 – 1996 (aged 62). Quarentinha was a Brazilian association football player.

Club Career stats

International career Quarentinha won 13 international caps for the Brazil national football team between 1959 and 1963, scoring 14 goals. Quarentinha also played six friendly games for Brazil in which he scored six additional goals. His greatest regret was to be left out of the Brazilian squad that defended the World Championship crown in Chile in 1962. On 12 May 1963 he was in the squad at San Siro Stadium, in a match against Italy, Pelé's only game played in Italy. He never played in FIFA World Cup and died at 62.

International Career stats

Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Quarentinha goal.

Personal life

Quarentinha is son of the also footballer Quarenta, which gave him this nickname.

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Important facts

Born
15 September 1933, Belém
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 February 1996, Rio de Janeiro
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Quarentinha?

Brazilian footballer (1933-1996)

When was Quarentinha born?

Quarentinha was born on 15 September 1933 in Belém.

When did Quarentinha die?

Quarentinha died on 11 February 1996 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was Quarentinha's occupation?

Quarentinha was an association football player.

What nationality was Quarentinha?

Quarentinha was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Quarentinha

· Wikidata: Q2604130

· DBpedia: Quarentinha

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