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Obdulio Jacinto Varela

Obdulio Jacinto Varela

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" (The Black Chief) because of his dark skin and the influence he had on the pitch, especially during the unlikely victory over Brazil. Wikipedia
Complete nameObdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela
Nationality
Uruguay
Birth date20.09.1917
Country of birth
Uruguay
City ​​of birthMontevideo
Positionhalfback
Footright
Height 178 cm
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Date Team Team
FIFA World Cup
25.06.1954
4:2 1         1'-90'
FIFA World Cup
18.06.1954
7:0           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup
15.06.1954
2:0           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup
15.07.1950
2:1           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup
12.07.1950
3:2           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup
08.07.1950
2:2 1         1'-90'
Team Competition
FIFA World Cup 1954 3 1 0   270 3 0 0 0 0 0
FIFA World Cup 1950 4 1 0   360 4 0 0 0 0 0