Euclydes Barbosa, known by the

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Jaú (; December 7, 1909,

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– February 26, 1988) was an association footballer who played in the central defender position. In his career, he played for Brazilian teams

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(1934–1938), Vasco da Gama (1939) and

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. He won two São Paulo State Leagues (1937, 1938) and one Rio de Janeiro State League (1939). Barbosa was on the

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roster for the

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where he played one match. During his life, Barbosa was persecuted by the Brazilian governments due to his practice of

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. He died at age 78.

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1909 births 1988 deaths Footballers from São Paulo Brazilian men's footballers Brazil men's international footballers Men's association football defenders Sport Club Corinthians Paulista players CR Vasco da Gama players Santos FC players São Paulo state football team players 1938 FIFA World Cup players {{Brazil-footy-defender-1900s-stub