Ubirajara Alcântara

Ubirajara da Silva Alcântara (born 27 February 1946), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Trained in Flamengo's youth sectors, he played for the club from 1966 to 1973. He also played for Fluminense de Feira, Avaí, Olaria, Botafogo and Itabaiana.

On 19 September 1970 scored a goal from his own penalty area, in the match against Madureira valid for 1970 Campeonato Carioca. The goal became known as the "Goal of the Howling Winds" (""), due to the interference of the wind in the feat.

After retiring, he graduated in advertising and marketing. He lived in the USA for years and is fluent in English.

Honours

Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1972 Taça Guanabara: 1970, 1972 Torneio do Povo: 1972

Fluminense de Feira Campeonato Baiano: 1969

Avaí Campeonato Catarinense: 1973

Botafogo Taça Augusto Pereira da Mota: 1975

Itabaiana Campeonato Sergipano: 1980