Edwin Cox (footballer) explained

Edwin Cox
Fullname:	Edwin Horácio Cox
Birth Date:	7 August 1886
Birth Place:	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Death Place:	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position:	Forward
Years1:	1903–1909
Caps1:	63
Goals1:	62
Years2:	1911
Caps2:	7
Goals2:	10
Pcupdate:	14 April 2024

Edwin Horácio Cox (7 August 1886 – 16 December 1975), was a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Edwin Cox played for Fluminense FC from 1903 to 1909, participating in the conquest of four state titles, in addition to the incredible record of 63 appearances and 62 goals, being one of the first great strikers in the club's history.^[1] In 1911 he played for Grêmio, and participated in the 10–1 Gre-Nal match, realized on June 18.^[2]

Personal life

Edwin Cox is brother of Oscar Cox, one of the Fluminense FC founders.^[3]

Honours

Fluminense

• Campeonato Carioca

1906, 1907, 1908, 1909

Grêmio

• Campeonato Citadino de Porto Alegre

1911

Individual

• 1908 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 12 goals^[4]

External links

• Edwin Cox at ogol.com.br

Notes and References

1. Book: Gunter Angelkorte . Flu-Memória . Almanaque dos Guerreiros . Onze Cultural . 2023. 320 . 9786586818123.
2. Web site: Edwin Horácio Cox . Grêmiopédia . 14 April 2024 . pt.
3. Web site: Blog FI: Bisneta de fundador do Flu acredita na conquista . Futebol Interior . 2 July 2008 . 14 April 2024 . pt.
4. Web site: Rio de Janeiro - List of Topscorers . RSSSF Brazil . 22 March 2024.