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William Kepler Santa Rosa

1924 – 2014

Brazilian association football player

Association football player
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About William Kepler Santa Rosa

Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 90). William Kepler Santa Rosa was a Brazilian association football player.

William Kepler Santa Rosa (1 March 1924 – 4 September 2014), better known as Esquerdinha, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

Forward, Esquerdinha made history for CR Flamengo where he made 279 appearances and scored 108 goals. He also played for Madureira and Olaria.

Honours

Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1953, 1954, 1955 Torneio Triangular Internacional do Rio de Janeiro: 1955

Death

Esquerdinha died in the city of Rio de Janeiro at the age of 90, on 4 September 2014.

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Important facts

Born
1 March 1924, Belém
Birth century
20th century
Died
5 September 2014
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
Esquerdinha

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Kepler Santa Rosa?

Brazilian association football player (1924-2014)

When was William Kepler Santa Rosa born?

William Kepler Santa Rosa was born on 1 March 1924 in Belém.

When did William Kepler Santa Rosa die?

William Kepler Santa Rosa died on 5 September 2014.

What was William Kepler Santa Rosa's occupation?

William Kepler Santa Rosa was an association football player.

What nationality was William Kepler Santa Rosa?

William Kepler Santa Rosa was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Kepler Santa Rosa

· Wikidata: Q10393703

· DBpedia: Esquerdinha (footballer, born 1924)

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