Roberto (footballer, born 1912)

Brazilian footballer
Roberto
Personal information
Full name Roberto Emílio da Cunha
Date of birth (1912-06-20)20 June 1912
Place of birth Brazil
Date of death 20 March 1977(1977-03-20) (aged 64)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Flamengo
São Cristovão
International career
1936-1938 Brazil 8 (3)
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Third place 1938 France
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Roberto Emílio da Cunha, best known as Roberto (born in Niterói, June 20, 1912; died March 20, 1977)[1] was a Brazilian footballer who played as a striker.

In his career (1923–1941) he played for two club teams, Flamengo and São Cristovão. He represented the Brazil national team at the 1938 FIFA World Cup, playing two matches and scoring one goal.[2]

References

  1. ^ CBF profile
  2. ^ Roberto – FIFA competition record (archived)
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Brazil squad1937 South American Championship runners-up
  • GK Jurandir
  • GK Rei
  • DF Carnera
  • DF Jaú
  • DF Nariz
  • MF Afonsinho
  • MF Brandão
  • MF Britto
  • MF Canalli
  • MF Tunga
  • MF Zarzur
  • FW Bahia
  • FW Cardeal
  • FW Carreiro
  • FW Carvalho Leite
  • FW Luisinho
  • FW Niginho
  • FW Patesko
  • FW Roberto
  • FW Tim
  • Coach: Pimenta
Brazil
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Brazil squad1938 FIFA World Cup third place
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Campeonato Carioca top scorers


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