Brazilian footballer
Turcão|
Full name |
Alberto Chuairi |
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Date of birth |
(1926-05-24)May 24, 1926 |
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Place of birth |
São Paulo, Brazil |
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Date of death |
21 April 2013(2013-04-21) (aged 86) |
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Place of death |
São Paulo, Brazil |
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Position(s) |
Defender |
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–1943 |
Palmeiras |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1943–1951 |
Palmeiras |
181 |
(6) |
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1951 |
Guarani |
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1951–1957 |
São Paulo |
224 |
(36) |
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1958 |
Santa Cruz |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 August 2023 |
Alberto Chuairi (24 May 1926 – 21 April 2013), simply known as Turcão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]
Career
Turcão arrived at the youth team of Palestra Itália, and was promoted after the club became the current SE Palmeiras.[2] He stood out for his physical size and strength. In the 1950s, he transferred to rival São Paulo FC, where he managed to repeat part of his success. He scored 36 goals for the club, where he was the official penalty taker.[3] Turcão ended his career at Santa Cruz de Recife after a serious knee injury.[4]
Honours
Palmeiras
São Paulo
Death
Turcão died in his apartment at age of 86, due to advanced Alzheimer.[5]
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