Leônidas da Silva
Football, Inventor
1913 – 2004
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Who was Leônidas da Silva?
Leônidas da Silva was an association footballer and commentator.
He is regarded as one of the most important players of the first half of the 20th century. Da Silva played for Brazil in two World Cups, and was the top scorer of the 1938 World Cup.
He was known as the "Black Diamond" and the "Rubber Man" due to his agility.
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- Born
- Sep 6, 1913
Rio de Janeiro - Also known as
- Leonidas da Silva
- Black Diamond
- Rubber Man
- Ethnicity
- Brazilian people
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Profession
- Lived in
- Rio de Janeiro
- Died
- Jan 24, 2004
Cotia - Resting place
- Cemitério Morada da Paz
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on July 23, 2013
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