Índio (footballer, born 1931)

Brazilian footballer and manager (1931-2020)

Aluísio Francisco da Luz (1 March 1931 – 19 April 2020),[1] simply known as Índio, was a Brazilian footballer. He was born in Cabedelo, Paraíba. He played for the Brazil national team.

Índio
Índio in 1956
Personal information
Full name Aluísio Francisco da Luz
Date of birth (1931-03-01)1 March 1931
Place of birth Cabedelo, Brazil
Date of death 19 April 2020(2020-04-19) (aged 89)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1947–1949 Bangu
1949–1950 Flamengo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1957 Flamengo 107 (88)
1957–1959 Corinthians 51 (32)
1959–1963 Espanyol 69 (27)
1963–1965 Lusitano Évora 16 (4)
1964–1965Sanjoanense (loan)
1965 America FC 2 (1)
National team
1954–1957 Brazil 7 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

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  1. "Morre Índio, grande nome do Fla, do Corinthians e da seleção". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). 19 April 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.