Turcão (footballer, born 1926) explained

Turcão
Fullname:Alberto Chuairi
Birth Date:24 May 1926
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Death Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:–1943
Years1:1943–1951
Caps1:181
Goals1:6
Years2:1951
Years3:1951–1957
Caps3:224
Goals3:36
Years4:1958
Pcupdate:30 August 2023

Alberto Chuairi (24 May 1926 – 21 April 2013), simply known as Turcão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.[1]

Career

Turcão arrived at the youth team of Palestra Itália, and was promoted after the club became the current SE Palmeiras.[2] He stood out for his physical size and strength. In the 1950s, he transferred to rival São Paulo FC, where he managed to repeat part of his success. He scored 36 goals for the club, where he was the official penalty taker.[3] Turcão ended his career at Santa Cruz de Recife after a serious knee injury.[4]

Honours

Palmeiras

1951

1950

São Paulo

1953, 1957

1955

Death

Turcão died in his apartment at age of 86, due to advanced Alzheimer.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Todos os Jogadores . SPFCpédia . 30 August 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Turcão, campeão paulista em 47, morre em São Paulo aos 86 anos . SE Palmeiras . 21 April 2013 . 30 August 2023 . pt.
  3. Web site: Alberto Chuairi (1926-2013) - Turcão, um zagueiro artilheiro . Folha de São Paulo . 29 April 2013 . 30 August 2023 . pt.
  4. Web site: Que fim levou? Turcão (ex-zagueiro do Palmeiras e São Paulo) . Terceiro Tempo . 30 August 2023 . pt.
  5. Web site: Morre Turcão, ex-lateral de Palmeiras e São Paulo . GloboEsporte . 21 April 2013 . 30 August 2023 . pt.