Ademir da Guia
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Ademir da Guia is a councilman for the city of São Paulo
, Brazil. He was elected in 2004 for the legislative period 2005–2008.
Before becoming a politician, he was a notable player for Palmeiras
, a leading association football team in Brazil and South American during the 1960s and 1970s. Although a legendary player for his team, Ademir never got a real chance in the Brazilian national team – a very common event in Brazil, where there are so many good football players competing all the time to distinguish themselves. Ademir played in nine matches for Brazil, the first six in 1965 and the other three in 1974 – including at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
. His father, Domingos da Guia
, was a former national team member who played at the 1938 FIFA World Cup
.
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil. He was elected in 2004 for the legislative period 2005–2008.
Before becoming a politician, he was a notable player for Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
, a leading association football team in Brazil and South American during the 1960s and 1970s. Although a legendary player for his team, Ademir never got a real chance in the Brazilian national team – a very common event in Brazil, where there are so many good football players competing all the time to distinguish themselves. Ademir played in nine matches for Brazil, the first six in 1965 and the other three in 1974 – including at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
. His father, Domingos da Guia
Domingos da Guia
Domingos Antônio da Guia , nicknamed "the Divine Master" was a Brazilian footballer. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in Flamengo and Corinthians history, as well as the all time best Brazilian defender.He quickly rose to fame as one of Bangu's key players between 1929-1932...
, was a former national team member who played at the 1938 FIFA World Cup
1938 FIFA World Cup
The 1938 FIFA World Cup was the third staging of the World Cup, and was held in France from 4 June to 19 June. Italy retained the championship, beating Hungary 4–2 in the final.-Host selection:...
.
Honours
- Brazilian Championship: 1967, 1967, 1969, 1972 and 1973
- São Paulo State Championship: 1963, 1966, 1972, 1974 and 1976.
- Rio-São Paulo Tournament: 1965
- IV Centenary of the City of Rio de Janeiro Tournament: 1965
- Ramón de Carranza TrophyRamón de Carranza TrophyThe Ramón de Carranza Trophy is a pre-season football tournament organised by Cádiz CF, in memory of its former president, Ramón de Carranza - after whom their stadium is named as well....
(Spain): 1969, 1974 and 1975. - Laudo Natel Tournament: 1972
- Mar del Plata Tournament (ArgentinaArgentinaArgentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
): 1972