Victor Ratautas Explained

Victor Ratautas
Fullname:Victor Ratautas
Birth Date:10 March 1934
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Death Place:Santo André, Brazil
Position:Centre-back
Years1:1952–1954
Caps1:67
Goals1:4
Years2:1954–1961
Caps2:390
Goals2:8
Years3:1961–1965
Years4:1966
Years5:1967
Clubs5:DERAC Itapetininga
Years6:1968–1969
Nationalyears1:1960
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:25 August 2023

Victor Ratautas (born 10 March 1934 – 30 June 1996), was football player, who played as a centre-back.[1] [2]

Personal life

Of Lithuanian descent (and sometimes called as Victor Lituano), Victor was known at the time for his virility and his man-to-man marking ability, being considered one of Pelé's greatest opponents.[3] In São Paulo FC, played alongside Mauro Ramos and Nilton de Sordi, but unlike his teammates, he was never called up to the Brazil national team in an official tournament.

Death

Victor died in the city of Santo André on 30 June 1996.

Honours

São Paulo

1955

1957

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Todos os Jogadores . SPFCpédia . 10 June 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Que fim levou? Vitor Lituano. Terceiro Tempo . 25 August 2023 . pt.
  3. Web site: Vitor Lituano… não brincava em serviço . Tardes de Pacaembu . 25 June 2013 . 25 August 2023 . pt.