Net Worth →
Where Are They Now

Orlando Peçanha: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Orlando Peçanha? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
Orlando Peçanha
Scanpix via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho (20 September 1935 – 10 February 2010), most known as Orlando Peçanha or simply Orlando, was a Brazilian footballer who played defender. During his club career he played for Vasco da Gama (1955–1960), Boca Juniors (1960–1964) and Santos (1965–1967). He was part of the Brazilian team that won the 1958 FIFA World Cup, and also participated in the 1966 FIFA World Cup as the vice captain of the team. In total he earned 31 caps. Orlando died on 10 February 2010, in Rio de Janeiro, due to a heart attack.

Quick facts about Orlando Peçanha

  • Full name: Orlando Peçanha
  • Born: 1935-09-20
  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q438483

Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Orlando Peçanha?

Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho (20 September 1935 – 10 February 2010), most known as Orlando Peçanha or simply Orlando, was a Brazilian footballer who played defender. During his club career he played for Vasco da Gama (1955–1960), Boca Juniors (1960–1964) and Santos (1965–1967).

What nationality is Orlando Peçanha?

Orlando Peçanha is Brazil.

When was Orlando Peçanha born?

Orlando Peçanha was born on 1935-09-20.

Sources

More in Sports & Athletes