Augusto da Costa
Brazilian footballer and manager (1920-2004) · Brazil · On the map · Footballers · Died at 83
Augusto da Costa, sometimes known as just Augusto, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender. He captained the Brazil national team to the 1950 FIFA World Cup final leading them to become the runners-up of the tournament after losing to Uruguay. He was born in Rio de Janeiro.
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Danilo Alvim Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1946-1954- Alfredo dos Santos Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1949-1954
Maneca Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1946-1954- Roberto Emílio da Cunha Teammate at São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas, 1936-1942
Ely do Amparo Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1945-1952
Wilson Francisco Alves Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1945-1952
Ipojucan Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1945-1954
Vavá Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1951-1954Hilderaldo Bellini Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1952-1954
Friaça Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1945-1949- Afonsinho Teammate at São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas, 1936-1939
- Tesourinha Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1949-1952
- Jansen José Moreira Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1949-1952
Manuel Peçanha Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1945-1948- Carlos Alberto Cavalheiro Teammate at CR Vasco da Gama, 1951-1954
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He started his career in 1936, with São Cristóvão, leaving the club in 1944. In 1945 he joined to Vasco da Gama, retiring in 1954. He played 18 games for the Brazil national team and scored one goal.
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