Baltazar
- March 25, 1997
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Full Biography
|Oswaldo da Silva (14 January 1926 – 25 March 1997), commonly known as Baltazar, was a Brazilian footballer. Nicknamed Cabecinha de Ouro (Golden Head) by fans for his heading ability, he played as a forward.
Club career
Baltazar played for União Monte Alegre, Jabaquara, Corinthians, Juventus and União Paulista.
International career
Baltazar also represented the Brazil national team, including at the 1950 World Cup and 1954 World Cup. He played four matches, scoring three goals, two against Mexico and one against Switzerland. He is the only player to score in two different opening world cup matches, netting one goal in 1950 and the other in 1954.
He died in São Paulo aged 71.
Honours
Corinthans
- Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1950, 1953, 1954
- Campeonato Paulista: 1951, 1952, 1954
Brazil
- Panamerican Championship: 1952
- Copa América Runner-up: 1953
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1950
Individual
- Campeonato Paulista Team of the Tournament: 1946, 1947, 1950, 1951
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