Fernando (footballer, born 1931)

Fernando Domingos de Souza (25 March 1931 – 14 October 2008), simply known as Fernando, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Fernando
Personal information
Full name Fernando Domingos de Souza
Date of birth (1931-03-25)25 March 1931
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of death 14 October 2008(2008-10-14) (aged 77)
Place of death Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Bangu
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1956 Bangu 206 (0)
1957–1963 Flamengo 170 (0)
Total 376 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 June 2024

Career

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Bangu's starting goalkeeper during the 1950s, Fernando stood out to the point of being hired by CR Flamengo in 1957. He assumed the starting position from the end of 1958, and played 170 matches for the club, where he played until 1963.[1] In 1955 he was awarded the Belford Duarte Trophy, for having played more than 200 matches without a single expulsion.[2][3]

Honours

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Bangu
Flamengo
Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Fernando)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Fernando… o início no Torneio Início". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 4 December 2020. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Fernando (Ex-goleiro do Flamengo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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  • Fernando at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)