Petronilho de Brito
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Petronilho de Brito, commonly known as just Petronilho (May 31, 1904 – 1984), was an association footballer who played forward, and who played for the Brazilian national team
. He died in 1984, in São Paulo
.
, Petronilho de Brito spent most of his career defending clubs of that city. He played for Antárctica-SP, Minas Gerais-SP, Sírio-SP and Independência-SP, winning the Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais
in 1926, representing the state of São Paulo
, and being awarded as the competition's top goalscorer with 13 goals, before moving to San Lorenzo
of Argentina in 1930. He won the Primera División Argentina
in 1933
, retiring in 1936.
between 1928 and 1935. He played his first game on June 24, 1928, against Motherwell
of Scotland, and scored his first goal for Brazil on February 24, 1929, against Rampla Juniors
of Uruguay. Petronilho played his last game for the country on on February 24, 1935, against River Plate
of Argentina.
State of São Paulo
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
. He died in 1984, in São Paulo
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...
.
Career
Born in São PauloSão 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...
, Petronilho de Brito spent most of his career defending clubs of that city. He played for Antárctica-SP, Minas Gerais-SP, Sírio-SP and Independência-SP, winning the Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais
Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais was a Brazilian football tournament contested by state teams. It was Brazilian's most important football competition until the 1950s...
in 1926, representing the state of São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
, and being awarded as the competition's top goalscorer with 13 goals, before moving to San Lorenzo
Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro
Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team....
of Argentina in 1930. He won the Primera División Argentina
Primera División Argentina
The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
in 1933
Primera División Argentina 1933
The 1933 Primera División season was the third season of the professional football of the Argentine top-flight. This was also the first season in whch relegation took place....
, retiring in 1936.
National team
Petronilho de Brito played five games for the Brazilian national teamBrazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
between 1928 and 1935. He played his first game on June 24, 1928, against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
of Scotland, and scored his first goal for Brazil on February 24, 1929, against Rampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:...
of Uruguay. Petronilho played his last game for the country on on February 24, 1935, against River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
of Argentina.
Club
San LorenzoClub Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro
Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro is an Argentine sports club based in Boedo neighbourhood, Buenos Aires, mostly known because of its football team....
- Primera División ArgentinaPrimera División ArgentinaThe Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
: 1933Primera División Argentina 1933The 1933 Primera División season was the third season of the professional football of the Argentine top-flight. This was also the first season in whch relegation took place....
State of São Paulo
São Paulo (state)
São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil...
- Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções EstaduaisCampeonato Brasileiro de Seleções EstaduaisThe Campeonato Brasileiro de Seleções Estaduais was a Brazilian football tournament contested by state teams. It was Brazilian's most important football competition until the 1950s...
: 1926