About Tesourinha
Lived 1921 – 1979 (aged 57). Tesourinha was a Brazilian association football player.
Osmar Fortes Barcellos (3 December 1921 – 17 June 1979), commonly known as Tesourinha, was a Brazilian football striker. With Carlitos and Adãozinho, Tesourinha was one of the most renowned strikers of 1940s Brazil. He started his career for Sport Club Internacional in 1939 and scored 176 goals for the club, before leaving for Vasco da Gama in 1949 and then Grêmio in 1952.
Clubs Internacional: 1939–1949 Vasco da Gama: 1949–1952 Grêmio: 1952–1955 Nacional (RS): 1955–1957
Honours Campeonato Gaúcho: eight times (1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947 and 1948). Campeonato Carioca: 1950. Copa América: 1949, with Brazil national football team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tesourinha?
Brazilian footballer (1921-1979)
When was Tesourinha born?
Tesourinha was born on 3 October 1921 in Porto Alegre.
When did Tesourinha die?
Tesourinha died on 17 June 1979 in Porto Alegre.
What was Tesourinha's occupation?
Tesourinha was an association football player.
What nationality was Tesourinha?
Tesourinha was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tesourinha. https://biography.guide/tesourinha/
MLA: "Tesourinha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tesourinha/.
Chicago: "Tesourinha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tesourinha/.
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