Augusto da Costa (22 October 1920 – 1 March 2004), sometimes known as just Augusto, was a Brazilian footballer who played for the Brazil national football team. He captained the Brazil team to the 1950 FIFA World Cup final leading them to become the runners-up of the tournament after losing to Uruguay. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. He started his career in 1936, with São Cristóvão, leaving the club in 1944.[1] In 1945 he joined Vasco, retiring in 1954.[1] He played 18 games for the Brazil national team and scored one goal.[1]
Honours
- Vasco da Gama
- Campeonato Sul-Americano de Campeões: 1948
- Campeonato Carioca: 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952,
- Torneio Octogonal Rivadavia Correa Meyer: 1953
- Brazil
- Copa América: 1949
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1950
References
- ^ a b c "Augusto - Zagueiro" (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2009.
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