Sinforiano García Explained

Sinforiano García
Fullname:Sinforiano García
Birth Date:22 August 1924
Birth Place:Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1944
Years2:1945–1948
Years3:1949–1958
Clubs1:Atlético Corrales
Clubs2:Cerro Porteño
Clubs3:Flamengo
Caps3:276
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:1945–1949
Nationalteam1:Paraguay
Nationalcaps1:20
Nationalgoals1:0

Sinforiano García (22 August 1924 – 29 May 1992) was a Paraguayan professional football (soccer) goalkeeper, who played for two top level Paraguayan clubs and for Brazilian club Flamengo.

Career

Born in Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay on 22 August 1924,[1] Sinforiano García started his career in 1944, playing for Atlético Corrales,[2] moving in 1945 to Cerro Porteño, leaving this club in 1948. He joined Brazilian club Flamengo in 1949, after scouts observed him during the 1949 South American Championship,[3] and played his first game for the club on May 29, 1949, when his club defeated Arsenal of England 3–1 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro.[4] Sinforiano García played 276 games and suffered 364 goals defending the Brazilian club, and was crucial for the club's 1953, 1954 and 1955 Campeonato Carioca titles.

International career

García played 20 games for the Paraguay national team between 1945 and 1949.

Death

García died on 29 May 1992, at the age of 67.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinforiano García . June 14, 2012. . Portuguese .
  2. Web site: Sinforiano García - Estatísticas . June 14, 2012. ogol.com.br . Portuguese .
  3. Book: Almanaque do Flamengo. Editora Abril. Roberto Assaf. Clóvis Martins. 2001. 484–485.
  4. Book: Almanaque do Flamengo. Editora Abril. Roberto Assaf. Clóvis Martins. 2001. 127.
  5. Web site: Sinforiano García . World Football . 4 April 2023.