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Jaguaré (footballer)

Jaguaré (footballer)

Brazilian footballer

Brazil goalkeeper São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas
Born May 14, 1905 (120)
Birth Place Rio de Janeiro
Nationality Brazil
Position goalkeeper
Current Team São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas
Died 1946-08-27
About
Jaguaré Bezerra de Vasconcelos, generally known as Jaguaré in Brazil and as Jaguare de Besveconne Vasconcellos in France, was a Brazilian association football goalkeeper. When playing with CR Vasco da Gama, he won the championship of Rio de Janeiro. He also played for FC Barcelona, Sporting CP and SC Corinthians Paulista. The most successful period of his career was in the 1930s with the French club Olympique Marseille. In Brazil, he is also considered to be the person who popularised the use of gloves by goalkeepers.
Career
1928 – 1931 CR Vasco da Gama
1931 – 1932 Futbol Club Barcelona
1934 – 1935 S.C. Corinthians Paulista
1935 – 1935 Sporting CP
1936 – 1939 Olympique de Marseille
1939 – 1940 Académico F.C.
1940 – Present São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas
1941 – 1941 São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas