Euclydes Barbosa, known by the nickname Jaú (Portuguese: [ʒaˈu]; December 7, 1909, São Paulo – February 26, 1988)[1] was an association footballer who played in the central defender position.
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Euclydes Barbosa | |||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 7 December 1909 | |||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Brazil | |||||||||||||
| Date of death | 26 February 1988 (aged 78) | |||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | |||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||
| 1934–1938 | Corinthians | |||||||||||||
| 1939 | Vasco da Gama | |||||||||||||
| Santos | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||
| Brazil | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||
In his career, he played for Brazilian teams Corinthians (1934–1938), Vasco da Gama (1939) and Santos FC.
He won two São Paulo State Leagues (1937, 1938) and one Rio de Janeiro State League (1939). Barbosa was on the Brazil national football team roster for the 1938 FIFA World Cup where he played one match.[2]
During his life, Barbosa was persecuted by the Brazilian governments due to his practice of Umbanda. He died at age 78.
References edit
- ^ CBF profile[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jaú – FIFA competition record (archived)
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