Guará (footballer, born 1916)

Guaracy Januzzi (4 January 1916 – 19 November 1978), better known as Guará, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Nicknamed "Diabo Loiro" (Blondie Devil), Guará began his career at his hometown club, Aymorés. As a youth, he was brought to Atlético Mineiro, a club where he made 200 appearances and scored 168 goals, becoming state champion three times, the FBF Champions Cup, being top scorer on two occasions. In 1939 he almost died on the field after colliding head to head with Caieiras, suffering head trauma and spending 23 days in a coma. After retiring, he worked in the lotteries.

Honours

Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1936, 1938, 1939 Copa dos Campeões Estaduais: 1937

Individual 1936 Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 22 goals 1938 Campeonato Mineiro top scorer: 18 goals

References

External links Guará at ogol.com.br