Fritz Essenfelder

Frederico Fernando Essenfelder (23 June 1891 – 27 February 1952), also known as Fritz Essenfelder, was an Argentine football player who settled in Brazil.[1] Essenfelder played as a midfielder between 1909 and 1917. He was also the founder of the Coritiba Foot Ball Club, which he established in 1909.

Fritz Essenfelder
Born
Frederico Fernando Essenfelder

(1891-06-23)23 June 1891
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedFebruary 27, 1952(1952-02-27) (aged 60)
Curitiba, Brazil
NationalityArgentine (settled Brazilian)
OccupationFootball players
Years active1909–17
Known forFounder of Coritiba

Early life

Essenfelder was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of German origin. His family migrated to Curitiba in 1909 where he joined a team called Clube Ginástico Teuto-Brasileiro.[1]

The football team Fritz created was called the 'Coritiba football club'. Fritz was chosen to be the captain because of his leadership skills.[2]

Essenfelder was the champion of Paraná state, winning Curitiba's first title in 1916.[1]

Fritz made in Paranpa, what Charles Miller made in Brasil: when he kicked the ball, he brought passion to the game.

— Luiz Geraldo Mazza[1]

References
  1. Primeiro ídolo coritibano (in Portuguese), Jornal Gazta do Povo
  2. Centenário Coritiba - O primeiro match (in Portuguese), Jornal Gazta do Povo
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