When did Leônidas da Silva play for Peñarol in Uruguay?
Leônidas da Silva played for the Uruguayan club Peñarol during 1933. He joined the team that year after leaving Bonsucesso and remained there for a single season before returning to Brazil.
Questions about Leônidas (footballer, born 1913)
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What date was the first recorded bicycle kick by Leônidas da Silva?
Historical records show Leônidas da Silva used the bicycle kick technique for the first time on the 24th of April 1932. The match took place between his clubs Bonsucesso and Carioca.
How many goals did Leônidas da Silva score during the 1938 World Cup tournament?
Leônidas da Silva scored seven goals during the 1938 World Cup tournament to become the top scorer of the event. He also scored two additional goals in the third-place match against Sweden after missing the semi-final due to injury.
Which year did Leônidas da Silva win the Rio State Championship with Flamengo?
Leônidas da Silva won the Rio State Championship with Flamengo in 1939. This victory occurred during his tenure at the club where he stayed until 1941.
When did Leônidas da Silva die and what was his birth year?
Leônidas da Silva lived from 1913 until 2004 as a Brazilian footballer and commentator. His professional career spanned from 1931 until his retirement in 1950 before he transitioned into business ventures and media work.