Haroldo (footballer, born 1931)

Haroldo Rodrigues Magalhães Castro (20 December 1931 – 16 July 2010), known as Haroldo, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back.[1] He made two matches for the Brazil national team in 1953.[1] He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1953 South American Championship.[2] Haroldo died in Rio de Janeiro on 16 July 2010, at the age of 78.[3]

Haroldo
Personal information
Full name Haroldo Rodrigues Magalhães Castro
Date of birth (1931-12-20)20 December 1931
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of death 16 July 2010(2010-07-16) (aged 78)
Place of death Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1952 Botafogo
1952–1954 Vasco da Gama
1954–1955 Palmeiras
1955–1957 Vasco da Gama
International career
1953 Brazil 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Haroldo Rodrigues Magalhães Castro". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. ^ "South American Championship 1953". RSSSF. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Morre o ex-zagueiro Haroldo, que jogou pelo Vasco e pela seleção". O Globo. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 11 December 2023.

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