Ademir Marques de Menezes
Brazilian footballer and coach

Born
November 8th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
1996
29 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in Brazil, a celebrated footballer played as a forward primarily with Vasco da Gama. Achieved significant recognition during the 1950 FIFA World Cup, where scored 8 goals and was the tournament's leading scorer. After retirement, transitioned to coaching and sportscasting, sharing expertise and insights on football.
Scored 8 goals during the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Played for Vasco da Gama
Transitioned into coaching and sportscasting
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