Uriel Da Veiga (born August 28, 1940) is a retired Brazilian football (soccer) player who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Uriel Galdino da Veiga Fontoura | ||
Date of birth | (1940-08-28) August 28, 1940 (age 81) | ||
Place of birth | Niteroi, Brazil | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1967–1968 | Baltimore Bays | 31 | (4) |
1970–1972 | Atlanta Chiefs | 61 | (1) |
1973 | Atlanta Apollos | 15 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
In 1967, Da Viega signed with the Baltimore Bays of the National Professional Soccer League. In 1969, the NPSL merged with the United Soccer Association to form the North American Soccer League. Da Viega and his team mates spent the 1968 season in the NASL. In 1970, he joined the Atlanta Chiefs and remained with the team through the 1973 season. That last season, the team was known as the Atlanta Apollos after the team was renamed by new ownership.
1970 NASL All-Stars | |
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First Team | |
Second Team |
1971 NASL All-Stars | |
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First Team | |
Second Team | |
Honorable Mention |
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