Roberto Caveanha (born 7 July 1944), better known as Babá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as forward.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roberto Caveanha | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Mogi Guaçu, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1962–1964 | Guarani | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1965 | Guarani | ||
| 1966–1971 | São Paulo | 216 | (94) |
| 1971 | Barcelona | ||
| 1971–1974 | Guarani | ||
| 1975 | São Bento | ||
| 1976–1977 | Colorado-PR | ||
| International career | |||
| 1968 | Brazil | 1 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 August 2023 | |||
Career edit
Babá drew attention when he was featured in a 5–1 victory for Guarani against Santos, with Pelé in field. Hired by São Paulo, he stayed at the club until he had problems with the club manager Zezé Moreira, when he returned to Guarani for the second time.
International career edit
Babá just be called up for Brazil in the friendly match against Yugoslavia, 17 December 1968, and scored one goal.[3]
Honours edit
São Paulo edit
Barcelona edit
References edit
- ^ "Que fim levou? Babá". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1967-1968". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Todos los Extranjeros que Jugaron en Barcelona". enciclopediadeportiva.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
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