Orlando Rosa Pinto Explained

Orlando
Fullname:Orlando da Rosa Pinto
Birth Date:20 September 1911
Birth Place:Barra Mansa, Brazil
Death Date:Unknown
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1932–1943
Caps1:330
Goals1:79
Years2:1943–1948
Pcupdate:9 February 2024

Orlando Rosa Pinto (20 September 1911 – ?), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Considered the first great player in Vasco's history, Orlando Rosa Pinto commanded the team's midfield in the 1930s, winning in 1934 and 1936 and forming a great partnership with Nena, the team's center forward. He made 330 appearances and scored 79 goals.[1] [2] In 1943, he played for Barra Mansa FC, a team from his hometown.[3] Orlando also participated in an unofficial match for the Brazil national football team, in 1935, against River Plate.[4]

Personal life

Orlando is the elder brother of Jair Rosa Pinto, and uncle of Roberto Pinto, the scorer of the title goal of 1958 Campeonato Carioca.[5]

Honours

Vasco da Gama[6]

1934 (LCF), 1936 (FMD)

1936

1932, 1942

Barra Mansa
Rio de Janeiro state team

1935

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 20/09/1911: Nascia o lendário Orlando Rosa Pinto . SuperVasco . 20 September 2023 . 9 February 2024 . pt.
  2. Web site: Conheça os principais Orlandos da história do Vasco . NetVasco . 16 July 2023 . 9 February 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Orlando Rosa Pinto . Blog do Barra Mansa FC . 19 April 2014 . 9 February 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1934-1938 . RSSSF Brazil . 9 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Jogadores com laços de parentesco . Vaskipédia . 8 June 2017 . 9 February 2024 . pt.
  6. Web site: Lendário Orlando Rosa Pinto, ídolo do Vasco da Gama entre as décadas de 30 e 40. Netvasco . 22 April 2024.