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John Souza

American soccer player (1920-2012) · United States · On the map · Footballers · Died at 91

John Souza-Benavides known as John "Clarkie" Souza, was an American soccer player who earned 14 caps and scored 2 goals for the United States men's national soccer team, and played in the U.S. team's historic 1-0 victory over England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.

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ClubYearsMatchesGoals
United States1948-1952143
Ponta Delgada S.C.1946-1951

About this person

He was selected for a World Cup All-Star team by the Brazilian sports newspaper Mundo Esportivo, and remained the only American player ever selected to a World Cup All-Star team until Claudio Reyna in 2002. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts and died in Dover, Pennsylvania.

Country
United States
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2012 · aged 91