Olavo Martins de Oliveira (9 November 1927 – 12 March 2004), simply known as Olavo, was a Brazilian footballer. Mainly a central defender, he was equally capable of acting as a right back.[1][2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Olavo Martins de Oliveira | ||
Date of birth | (1927-11-09)9 November 1927 | ||
Place of birth | Santos, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 12 March 2004(2004-03-12) (aged 76) | ||
Place of death | Santos, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Youth career | |||
1947–1949 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1948–1951 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
1952–1961 | Corinthians | 514 | (17) |
1961–1966 | Santos | 96 | (2) |
1966 | Náutico | ||
National team | |||
1955–1957 | Brazil | 4 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1975–1976 | Santos | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Brazil squad – 1956 South American Championship fourth place | ||
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Brazil squad – 1957 South American Championship runners-up | ||
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Santos – managers | |
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