Moderato Wisintainer

Moderato Wisintainer

Moderato Wisintainer, also known as Moderato (14 July 1902 – 31 January 1986)[1] was an association footballer (playing as a striker). He is usually considered Flamengo's first idol and, as a Flamengo player, was one of the most celebrated among those who defended Brazil in the first FIFA World Cup, along with Fluminense Football Club's Preguinho.

Born in Alegrete (Rio Grande do Sul state), he played during his career – which spanned from 1920 to 1932 – for 14 de Julho, Cruzeiro, Flamengo and Guarany. He won two Rio de Janeiro state championships with Flamengo.

He played for the Brazilian national squad during the 1930 FIFA World Cup, and scored two goals in a match against Bolivia.[2] He died aged 83 in Pelotas, also in the same southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.

References

  1. ^ CBF profile
  2. ^ Moderato WisintainerFIFA competition record