Ely do Amparo, commonly known as just Ely (May 14, 1921 – March 9, 1991), was a

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, who played in two

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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

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in 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950 and in 1952, winning the

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in 1948 as well. Ely do Amparo was transferred to

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in 1953, winning the

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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

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squad in

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and in

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. He was part of the squad that won the

Panamerican Championship The Panamerican Championship was an international football tournament held by the Panamerican Football Confederation every four years with three editions held from 1952 through 1960.

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Honors

Club

: 1953, 1955 Vasco *

: 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952

Country

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ely 1921 births 1991 deaths Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers 1950 FIFA World Cup players 1954 FIFA World Cup players America Football Club (RJ) players Canto do Rio Football Club players CR Vasco da Gama players Sport Club do Recife players Association football defenders