Satyro Taboada (19 November 1900 – 26 July 1972), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Satyro Taboada
Personal information
Full name Satyro Taboada
Date of birth (1900-11-19)19 November 1900
Place of birth Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Date of death 26 July 1972(1972-07-26) (aged 71)
Place of death Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1921 Sete de Setembro-MG [pt]
1922–1935 América Mineiro
1926Cruzeiro (loan)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 March 2024

Career

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América Mineiro's all-time top scorer with 170 goals,[1] Satyro is considered the first great idol in the club's history.[2] He was state champion four times for the club and top scorer in 1923 and 1924,[3] and scored 9 goals in a single match, against Palmeiras-MG in 1928. After retiring as a player, Taboada became a referee in Minas Gerais football.[4]

He died on July 26, 1972, from a heart attack, and was buried with an América Mineiro flag over his coffin.[5]

Honours

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América Mineiro
Individual
  • Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 1923, 1924

References

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  1. ^ "RECORDES". Acervo do Coelho (in Portuguese). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ "OS HERÓIS DO DECA". Acervo do Coelho (in Portuguese). Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Minas Gerais State Championship - List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. ^ "A história do América no Campeonato Mineiro". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 6 May 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Vida dedicada ao Coelho". mg.superesportes.com.br (in Portuguese). 3 August 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2023.