1954 FIFA World Cup Squads
Below are the squads for the 1954 FIFA World Cup final tournament in Switzerland. Each team had to submit a squad of 22 players. All the teams included three goalkeepers, except England, Mexico, Scotland, South Korea, Uruguay and Yugoslavia, who only named two. This was the first World Cup for which the players were assigned squad numbers. Scotland were the only team to have players from foreign clubs (namely 7 players from English clubs). Group 1 Brazil Head coach: Zezé Moreira Yugoslavia Head coach: Aleksandar Tirnanić France Head coach: Pierre Pibarot Mexico Head coach: Antonio López Herranz Roca, Ochoa, Cortes, although registered the official list remained on stand by in Mexico Group 2 Hungary Head coach: Gusztáv Sebes West Germany Head coach: Sepp Herberger Turkey Head coach: Sandro Puppo Gurbuz ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1954 FIFA World Cup
The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament for senior men's national teams of the nations affiliated to FIFA. It was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was selected as the host country in July 1946. At the tournament several all-time records for goal-scoring were set, including the highest average number of goals scored per game. The tournament was won by West Germany, who defeated tournament favourites Hungary 3–2 in the final, their first World Cup title. Host selection Switzerland was awarded the tournament unopposed at a meeting in Luxembourg City on 22 July 1946, the same day Brazil was selected to host the 1950 World Cup. Qualification The hosts (Switzerland) and the defending champions (Uruguay) qualified automatically. Of the remaining 14 places, 11 were allocated to Europe (including Egypt, Turkey, and Israel), two to the Americas, and one to Asia. Scotland, Turkey, and S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista () is a Brazilian sports club based in the Tatuapé district of São Paulo. Although competing in a number of different sports, Corinthians is mostly known for its professional association football team that plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the top tier of the Brazilian football, as well as in the Campeonato Paulista Série A1, the first division of the traditional in-state competition. Founded in 1910 by five railway workers inspired by the London-based Corinthian Football Club, Corinthians has become one of the most successful Brazilian clubs, having won the national title seven times, in addition to three Copa do Brasil trophies, one Supercopa do Brasil and a record 30 São Paulo State championships. On the international stage, the club won the inaugural FIFA Club World Championship in 2000, winning it for the second time in 2012 after being crowned Copa Libertadores de América champions for the first time that same year. The ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Índio (footballer, Born 1931)
Aluísio Francisco da Luz (1 March 1931 – 19 April 2020), simply known as Índio, was a Brazilian footballer. He was born in Cabedelo, Paraíba. A striker, Índio won the Rio State Championship title with Flamengo in 1953, 1954 and 1955. He also played for the Brazil national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup finals. Índio was the last surviving member of Brazil's 1954 World Cup squad. Club career Índio was one of the main strikers of in his era. He played for almost eight years in the club and his average goal was one ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Humberto Tozzi
Humberto Barbosa Tozzi (4 February 1934 – 17 April 1980) was a Brazilian international footballer who played for São Cristóvão, Palmeiras, Lazio and Fluminense. Tozzi represented Brazil at the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament for senior men's national teams of the nations affiliated to FIFA. It was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerla .... References External links *Museu dos Esportes* 1934 births 1980 deaths Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers Footballers at the 1952 Summer Olympics Olympic footballers of Brazil 1954 FIFA World Cup players Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players S.S. Lazio players Fluminense FC players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Italy Serie A players People from São João de Meriti Association football forwards Sportspeople from Rio ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Maurinho (footballer, Born 1933)
Mauro Raphael, also known as Maurinho (6 June 1933 – 28 June 1995) was a Brazilian football player. He played for Brazil national team in the 1954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament for senior men's national teams of the nations affiliated to FIFA. It was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerla .... References 1933 births 1995 deaths People from Araraquara Brazilian footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Brazil international footballers Boca Juniors footballers Argentine Primera División players Expatriate footballers in Argentina 1954 FIFA World Cup players São Paulo FC players Association football forwards Footballers from São Paulo (state) {{Brazil-footy-forward-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Clube De Regatas Do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (; English: ''Flamengo Rowing Club''), more commonly referred to as simply Flamengo, is a Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro, in the neighborhood of Gávea, best known for their professional football team that plays in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, as well as Campeonato Carioca. The club was first established in 1895 specifically as a rowing club and did not play their first official football match until 1912. Flamengo's traditional uniform features red and black striped shirts with white shorts, and red and black striped socks. Flamengo has typically played their home matches in the Maracanã, the national stadium of Brazil, since its completion in 1950, with some exceptions in recent years. Since 1969, the vulture (Portuguese: ''urubu'') has been the most recognized mascot of Flamengo. Flamengo established themselves as one of Brazil's most successful sports clubs in the 20th century during the era of state leagues in Brazil w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dequinha
José Mendonça dos Santos, simply known as Dequinha (March 19, 1928 – July 23, 1997), was a Brazilian footballer. The midfielder started his career in played yet for Potiguar de Mossoró, ABC (where he won the 1947 Rio Grande do Norte State Championship), and América-PE until 1950 when he signed with Flamengo. Dequinha was a key player during Flamengo's 1953-54-55 Rio State Championships campaigns. He played the 1954 FIFA World Cup for Brazil and remained in the national team for another two years. In 1960, he transferred to Campo Grande-RJ where he retired two years later. Dequinha died on September 29, 1997 in Aracaju, Brazil. Honours Player ;ABC * Campeonato Potiguar The Campeonato Potiguar is the football league of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Format First Division First stage: standard round-robin, in which all teams play each other once. Second stage: home-and-away playoffs between the t ...: 1947 ;Flamengo * Campeonato Carioca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mauro Ramos
Mauro Ramos de Oliveira (30 August 1930 – 18 September 2002), known as Mauro Ramos or simply Mauro, was a Brazilian professional association footballer. He played as a central defender for São Paulo FC, Santos FC and the Brazil national team. Regarded as one of the best Brazilian centre backs of all time, he was praised throughout his career for his aerial ability and tackling. Italian sports journalist Gianni Brera believed Mauro to be the best sweeper in the history of the game. Club career Born in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Mauro began his career playing for amateur clubs in his hometown in the 1940s. Notably representing Caldense, he joined São Paulo FC in 1948 from Sanjoanense. Signed as a replacement to club idol Armando Renganeschi, Mauro immediately became a starter and relegated Renganeschi to the bench. He represented the club in 489 matches, scoring two goals. Ahead of the 1960 season, Mauro moved to Santos FC for a fee of five million cruzeiros. H ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ely (footballer)
Ely do Amparo, commonly known as just Ely (May 14, 1921 – March 9, 1991), was a Brazilian football central defender, who played in two World Cups. Career Ely do Amparo started his career with América, in 1939. He joined Canto do Rio in 1940, leaving the club in 1945 to join Vasco. Ely, as part of Vasco's ''Expresso da Vitória'' squad, won the Campeonato Carioca in 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950 and in 1952, winning the South American Club Championship in 1948 as well. Ely do Amparo was transferred to Sport in 1953, winning the Campeonato Pernambucano in that year and in 1955, when he retired. National team He played 19 games for the Brazilian national team, including being part of the World Cup squad in 1950 and in 1954. He was part of the squad that won the Panamerican Championship in 1952. Honors Club Sport *Campeonato Pernambucano: 1953, 1955 Vasco *Campeonato Carioca: 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952 Country Brazil *Panamerican Championship: 1952 Events January ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alfredo Ramos (Brazilian Footballer)
Alfredo Ramos de Oliveira (27 October 1924 in Jacareí – 31 July 2012), was a Brazilian footballer in the defense role. He was simply known as ''Alfredo'' or ''Polvo'' by fans. In his career as player for Santos (1947–1951), São Paulo (1951–1958 and 1961) and Corinthians (1958–1960), he played 633 games, scoring 3 goals, and won one São Paulo State Championship in 1953. With the Brazilian team, he was in the first team in 10 games and was listed in the roster for the 1954 FIFA World Cup, without playing any games. ''''. Retrieved 22 January 2010. In the 1970s, he was coach for the São Paulo squad (see < ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paulinho De Almeida
Paulo de Almeida Ribeiro, best known as "Paulinho" (15 April 1932 – 11 June 2007) was a Brazilian Football (soccer), football player. He played for the Brazil national football team, Brazil national team. He was also part of Brazil's squad for the Football at the 1952 Summer Olympics, football tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches. Honours ;Internacional * Campeonato Gaúcho: 1951, 1952, 1953. ;Vasco da Gama * Campeonato Carioca: 1956, 1958 * Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1958 References 1932 births 2007 deaths Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers 1954 FIFA World Cup players Brazilian football managers Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A managers Sport Club Internacional players CR Vasco da Gama players Club Atlético River Plate footballers Sport Club Internacional managers CR Vasco da Gama managers Olaria Atlético Clube managers Clube Náutico Capibari ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (), commonly known as Palmeiras, is a Brazilian professional football club based in the city of São Paulo, in the district of Perdizes. Palmeiras is one of the most popular clubs in South America, with around 18 million supporters and more than 80,000 affiliated fans. Despite being primarily a football club, Palmeiras competes in a number of different sports. The football team plays in the Campeonato Paulista, the state of São Paulo's premier state league, as well as in the Brasileirão Série A, the top tier of the Brazilian football league system. Palmeiras was founded by Italian immigrants in 1914, as "Palestra Itália" (). However, the club changed its name on 14 September 1942, as a result of Brazil joining the Allies in the Second World War against Italy ("Itália" in Portuguese) and the Axis powers. Since then, Palmeiras has won 15 top-tier national competitions, including a record 11 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 4 Copas do Brasil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |