Carlos Alberto (footballer, born 1932)

Carlos Alberto Martins Cavalheiro (25 January 1932 – 29 June 2012), better known as Carlos Alberto, was a Brazilian footballer who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, 1959 Pan American Games, and in the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Martins and the second or paternal family name is Cavalheiro.
Carlos Alberto
Personal information
Full name Carlos Alberto Martins Cavalheiro
Date of birth (1932-01-25)25 January 1932
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro
Date of death 29 June 2012(2012-06-29) (aged 80)
Place of death Rio de Janeiro
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Vasco da Gama
Portuguesa
International career
1952–1960 Brazil Olympic 17 (0)
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place1959 Chicago
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

Brazil

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Carlos Alberto". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  2. "Carlos Alberto Martins Cavalheiro". Olympedia. Retrieved 6 November 2021.


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