Alfredo dos Santos (January 1, 1920 – October 23, 1997), best known as Alfredo II, was a Brazilian

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in midfielder role. He was born in

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. During his career (1937–1956), he played for Vasco da Gama, except one year with

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(1949). As another Alfredo played in Vasco, he earned the nickname "Alfredo Segundo" ("Alfredo the Second", transcribed as

Alfredo II Alfredo dos Santos (January 1, 1920 – October 23, 1997), best known as Alfredo II, was a Brazilian footballer in midfielder role. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. During his career (1937–1956), he played for Vasco da Gama, except one ye ...

). He won five Carioca Tournaments (1945, 1947, 1949, 1950 and 1952) and the South American Club Championship in 1948. For the Brazilian team he played at the 1950 FIFA World Cup, starting one match against Switzerland (2–2) on June 28, 1950, when he scored a goal in the third minute.

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Some sources list him as "Alfredo Ramos dos Santos", confusing him with Alfredo Ramos, who played in the

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. 1920 births 1997 deaths Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city) Brazilian footballers 1950 FIFA World Cup players Association football midfielders Brazil international footballers CR Vasco da Gama players CR Flamengo footballers {{Brazil-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub