Altemir Marquez da Cruz (10 October 1938 – 13 July 2019), simply known as Altemir, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Altemir Marquez da Cruz | ||
| Date of birth | 10 October 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Curitiba, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 13 July 2019 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Curitiba, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| União Juventus | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1960 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 1961–1962 | Grêmio | ||
| 1962 | Aimoré | ||
| 1963–1970 | Grêmio | ||
| 1970 | Aimoré | ||
| 1972 | Cruzeiro-RS | ||
| International career | |||
| 1966 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 May 2024 | |||
Career
editA right-back for Grêmio during the 1960s, Altemir was part of the main achievements of the decade, and played for the club in 317 matches. He also played for Athletico Paranaense, Aimoré and Cruzeiro-RS.[1] In 2003 he was included in the Grêmio FBPA hall of fame.[2] Altemir also played for the Brazil national team in two matches, against Chile, valid for the 1966 Copa Bernardo O'Higgins.[3]
Honours
edit- Grêmio
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968
- Campeonato Citadino de Porto Alegre: 1964, 1965
- Copa Rio de la Plata: 1968
- Brazil
- Copa Bernardo O'Higgins: 1966
Death
editAltemir passed away from a stroke, on 13 July 2019, at age of 80.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Altemir Marquez da Cruz". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Calçada da Fama". Grêmio FBPA (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1964-1966". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Morre ex-jogador de Athletico, Grêmio e seleção brasileira". Gazeta do Povo (in Portuguese). 13 July 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2024.