Romeu Pellicciari, also known as ''Romeu'' (born in Jundiai, March 26, 1911 – died in

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, July 15, 1971) was an association footballer in striker role. By Italian origins, during his career (1928–1944) he played for União São João,

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and Comercial-Ribeirão Preto, and won four

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(1932, 1933, 1934 and 1942), five

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(1936, 1937, 1938, 1940 and 1941), one Rio São Paulo Tournament in 1933 and won top goalscorer São Paulo State Championship in 1934. For Brazilian team who have participated at

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placed at third place, played four matches and scored three goals. With Leônidas, Domingos and

José Perácio José Perácio Berjun, also known as ''Perácio'' (2 November 1917 in Nova Lima – 10 March 1977 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian footballer who played as a striker. Throughout his career (1932–1951) he played for Villa Nova, Bot ...

, forming one of the most valuable four-striker team of the 1930s. He died at 60 years old.

References

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