For another people with this name, see Alfredo

Alfredo

Alfredo is a cognate of the Germanic name Alfred and a common Italian, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish language personal name that may refer to:People*Alfredo Alonso, Cuban-born media executive with Clear Channel Radio...

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Alfredo Ramos dos Santos, best known as Alfredo (born January 1, 1920) was a Brazil

Brazil

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ian footballer

Football (soccer)

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 in midfielder role. He was born in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

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During his career (1937–1956), he played for Vasco da Gama

Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama

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, except one year with Flamengo

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

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 (1949). He won five Carioca Tournaments

Campeonato Carioca

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 (1945, 1947, 1949, 1950 and 1952) and the South American Club Championship

South American Club Championship (football)

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 in 1948. For the Brazilian team

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 he played at the 1950 FIFA World Cup

1950 FIFA World Cup

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, starting one match against Switzerland (2–2) on June 28, 1950 when he scored a goal in the third minute.