Modesto Malachias

Modesto
Personal information
Full name Modesto Malachias
Date of birth (1950-03-20) 20 March 1950 (age 74)
Place of birth Campinas, Brazil
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971 Palmeiras (SJBV)
1972–1973 Barretos
1974–1975 Uberaba
1976–1978 Atlético Mineiro 106 (5)
1979 Vila Nova
1980 Atlético Goianiense
International career
1975 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 November 2023

Modesto Malachias (born 20 March 1950), simply known as Modesto, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He was in Brazil’s squad for the 1975 Copa América.[1]

Career

A tall defender with a very physical game, Modesto gained prominence due to his performance at Uberaba SC, twice being considered the best defender in football in Minas Gerais. He transferred to Atlético Mineiro where he made 106 appearances.[2][3]

Internacional career

Modesto was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1975 Copa América, when players from Minas Gerais mostly formed the team.[4]

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

References

  1. ^ "Copa América 1975". RSSSF. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Modesto Malachias". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Modesto, a muralha inesquecível". Correio Popular (in Portuguese). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  4. ^ "1975: o ano que Minas foi o Brasil". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  • Modesto at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)