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Obdulio Varela
- Midfielder pin_drop
- September 20, 1917 celebration
- August 2, 1996 deceased
- Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela was a Uruguayan football player. He was the captain of the Uruguay national team that won the 1950 World Cup after beating Brazil in the decisive final round match popularly known as the Maracanazo. He was nicknamed "El Negro Jefe"because of his dark skin and the influence he had on the pitch, especially during the unlikely victory over Brazil. He was of African, Spanish and Greek ancestry. Commonly regarded as one of the greatest classic holding midfielders, Varela was adept in defence and was renowned for his tenacity and leadership. He is regarded as one of the greatest captains in football history, and "he remains one of the biggest sporting heroes in Uruguay". | Obdulio Varela, Uruguayan footballer and manager (born 1917)
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Obdulio Varela -
man Gender
Male -
celebration Date of birth
1917-09-20 -
deceased Rest in Peace
1996-08-02 -
sell Jersey Number
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pin_drop Playing Position(s)
Midfielder -
sports_and_outdoors Total Career Goals
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format_line_spacing Height
178 cm -
scale Weight
80 kg -
language Official Website
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- Uruguay men''s national football team
flag Joined : 1939
sports_score Ended : 1954
play_circle Matches : 45
sports_and_outdoors Goals : 9
- Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
flag Joined : 1938
sports_score Ended : 1943
play_circle Matches : -
sports_and_outdoors Goals : -
- Club Atlético Peñarol
flag Joined : 1943
sports_score Ended : 1955
play_circle Matches : -
sports_and_outdoors Goals : -