Modesto Malachias Explained

Modesto
Fullname:Modesto Malachias
Birth Date:20 March 1950
Birth Place:Campinas, Brazil
Height:1.90 m
Position:Centre-back
Years1:1971
Clubs1:Palmeiras (SJBV)
Years2:1972–1973
Years3:1974–1975
Years4:1976–1978
Caps4:106
Goals4:5
Years5:1979
Years6:1980
Nationalyears1:1975
Pcupdate:28 November 2023

Modesto Malachias (born 20 March 1950), simply known as Modesto, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.He was in Brazil’s squad for the 1975 Copa América.[1]

Career

A tall defender with a very physical game, Modesto gained prominence due to his performance at Uberaba SC, twice being considered the best defender in football in Minas Gerais. He transferred to Atlético Mineiro where he made 106 appearances.[2] [3]

Internacional career

Modesto was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1975 Copa América, when players from Minas Gerais mostly formed the team.[4]

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

1976, 1978

1978

1976

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Copa América 1975 . RSSSF . 25 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Modesto Malachias . Galo Digital . 28 November 2023 . pt . 10 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160810053241/http://www.galodigital.com.br/enciclopedia/Modesto_Malachias . live .
  3. Web site: Modesto, a muralha inesquecível . Correio Popular . 8 May 2023 . 28 November 2023 . pt . 19 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230519144436/https://correio.rac.com.br/esportesja/modesto-a-muralha-inesquecivel-1.1370231 . live .
  4. Web site: 1975: o ano que Minas foi o Brasil . GloboEsporte . 2 July 2019 . 29 November 2023 . pt . 18 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230318205909/https://ge.globo.com/blogs/peron-na-arquibancada/post/2019/07/02/1975-o-ano-que-minas-foi-o-brasil.ghtml . live .