Oswaldinho_(footballer,_born_1904)

Oswaldinho (footballer, born 1904)

Oswaldinho (footballer, born 1904)

Brazilian footballer (1904–1962)

Oswaldo Mello (16 May 1904 – 6 August 1962), better known as Oswaldinho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and forward.

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Career

Oswaldinho began his career in 1916 at America-RJ. His playing style was impressive with his ability to move on all parts of the field, which earned him the nickname "Queen".[1] He participated in the 1922 and 1928 titles, in addition to being part of the squad that competed for the Brazil national team at the 1925 South American Championship.[2] Oswaldinho ended his career with only 26 years old, at a time when football did not yield financial gains for athletes.[3][4][5]

Honours

America-RJ

References

  1. [1]
    "América tenta voltar a ser grande no Rio". Folha Online (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1923-1932". RSSSF Brazil. 30 January 2024.
  3. [3]
    "AMERICA DE TODOS OS TEMPOS". America do RJ (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  4. [4]
    "104 anos de emoções no campeonato do RJ". Associação Brasileira de Imprensa (in Portuguese). 8 February 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. [5]
    "America do Rio de todos os tempos. Por Maurício Sabará". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  • Oswaldinho at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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