Leônidas
Brazilian footballer and commentator
- Fame59.6
- Momentum23.2
- Brazil rank#241
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- Fame59.6
- Momentum23.2
- Brazil rank#241
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Lived 1913–2004, aged 91Brazil
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Updated 2026-06-18
Leônidas da Silva was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is regarded as one of the most important players of the first half of the 20th century. At the height of his career, Leônidas was very popular amongst the people of Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. Leônidas played for Brazil national team in the 1934 and 1938 World Cups, and was the top scorer of the latter tournament. He was known as the "Black Diamond" and the "Rubber Man" due to his agility.
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- São Paulo FC1943–1950
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo1936–1942
- Botafogo F.R.1935–1936
- Sport Club Brasil1935–1935
- CR Vasco da Gama1934–1934
- Club Atlético Peñarol1933–1933
- Brazil men's national football team1932–1946
- Bonsucesso Futebol Clube1931–1932
- São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas1929–1929
19291950
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| 1943–1950 | 211 | 140 |
| 1936–1942 | 149 | 153 |
| 1935–1936 | 33 | 42 |
| 1934–1934 | 29 | 27 |
| 1933–1933 | 25 | 28 |
| 1932–1946 | 19 | 21 |
| 1931–1932 | 51 | 55 |
| 1929–1929 | 29 | 31 |
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Historical22.8
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- WikiquoteLow confidencewebsite · pt.wikiquote.org
- Leônidas da SilvaLow confidencewikipedia · af.wikipedia.org
- ليونيداس دا سيلفاLow confidencewikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
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