Afonsinho

Afonso Guimarães da Silva, best known as Afonsinho (born in Rio de Janeiro, March 8, 1914 – February 19, 1997),[1] was a Brazilian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

For other Brazilian footballer named Afonsinho , see Afonso Celso Garcia Reis.
Afonsinho
Personal information
Full name Afonso Guimarães da Silva
Date of birth (1914-03-08)March 8, 1914
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of death February 19, 1997(1997-02-19) (aged 82)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
América RJ
Flamengo
São Cristóvão
Fluminense
National team
Brazil
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

During his career (1931–1946), he played for América, Flamengo, São Cristóvão and Fluminense. He won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships (1931, 1940, 1941, 1946). For the Brazilian team, he played at the 1937 South American Championship, scoring one goal, and played four matches in the 1938 FIFA World Cup.[2]

He died at the age of 82.

References
  1. CBF profile
  2. Afonsinho – FIFA competition record


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