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Sinforiano García (born August 22, 1924)[1] is a Paraguayan retired professional football (soccer) goalkeeper, who played for two top level Paraguayan clubs and for Brazilian club Flamengo.

Sinforiano García

Personal information
Full name	Sinforiano García
Date of birth	(1924-08-22) August 22, 1924 (age 98)
Place of birth	Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1944	Atlético Corrales
1945–1948	Cerro Porteño
1949–1958	Flamengo	276	(0)
International career
1945–1949	Paraguay	20	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay,[1] Sinforiano García started his career in 1944, playing for Atlético Corrales,[2] moving in 1945 to Cerro Porteño, leaving this club in 1948.[2] He joined Brazilian club Flamengo in 1949, after scouts observed him during the 1949 South American Championship,[3] and played his first game for the club on May 29, 1949,[1] when his club defeated Arsenal of England 3–1 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro.[4] Sinforiano García played 276 games and suffered 364 goals defending the Brazilian club,[1] and was crucial for the club's 1953, 1954 and 1955 Campeonato Carioca titles.[3]

International career

He played 20 games for the Paraguay national team between 1945 and 1949.[3]

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