Fausto dos Santos: Biography, Facts and Career
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Fausto dos Santos (28 January 1905 – 29 March 1939), sometimes known as just Fausto, was a football (soccer) player, considered one of the best defensive midfielders of Vasco da Gama of the first half of past century. At the time, he and Jaguaré, another famous player at this era, was attempted to be loaned to Barcelona. Popularly known as "Fausto, The Black Wonder" he was a pioneer to vindicate labor laws to footballers since the professionalization of Brazilian football in the beginning of the 1930s.
He also played for other clubs, such as Bangu, Nacional of Montevideo and Flamengo. He died at the age of 34 of tuberculosis.
Quick facts about Fausto dos Santos
- Full name: Fausto dos Santos
- Born: 1905-01-25
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q630223
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Who is Fausto dos Santos?
Fausto dos Santos (28 January 1905 – 29 March 1939), sometimes known as just Fausto, was a football (soccer) player, considered one of the best defensive midfielders of Vasco da Gama of the first half of past century.
What nationality is Fausto dos Santos?
Fausto dos Santos is Brazil.
When was Fausto dos Santos born?
Fausto dos Santos was born on 1905-01-25.
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