Preguinho
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Preguinho holds the historic distinction of being the first Brazilian to score in a FIFA World Cup and the first captain of Brazil at the tournament. His one-club loyalty to Fluminense and his versatility across ten sports make him a unique figure in Brazilian sports history. A statue at Fluminense commemorates his legacy, and FIFA has featured his story in retrospectives.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First captain of Brazil at a FIFA World Cup
Captained Brazil in the inaugural World Cup in Uruguay.
First Brazilian to score a World Cup goal
Scored Brazil's first-ever World Cup goal against Yugoslavia on July 14, 1930.
Statue at Fluminense
A statue was dedicated in his honor by Fluminense.
Television documentary
A Brazilian TV program about his life, produced by Carlos Niemeyer.
Records & Feats
First Brazilian to score in a FIFA World Cup
Scored Brazil's first World Cup goal against Yugoslavia on July 14, 1930.
First captain of Brazil at a FIFA World Cup
Led Brazil as captain in the inaugural 1930 World Cup.