From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fausto dos Santos
Fausto dos Santos
Fausto dos Santos (born on January 28, 1905 in Codó, • Milton Neves
Maranhão – died on March 29, 1939 in Santos Dumont, • sambafoot
Minas Gerais) was a football (soccer) player defensive Persondata
midfielders of Vasco da Gama at the first half of past cen-
Name Santos, Fausto dos
tury. At the time, he and Jaguaré, another famous player
at this era, was attempted to be loan to Barcelona. Alternative names
Popularly known as "Fausto, The Wonder Black" he Short description
was a pioneer to vindicate labor laws to footballers since Date of birth January 28, 1905
the professionalization of Brazilian football in the begin-
Place of birth
ning of 1930s.
He also played for other clubs, such as Bangu, Na- Date of death March 29, 1939
cional of Montevideo and Flamengo. He died at the age of Place of death
34 of tuberculosis.
External links
• Pelé.Net
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Categories:
• 1905 births
• 1939 deaths
• Brazilian footballers
• Brazil international footballers
• Clube de Regatas do Flamengo players
• Club Nacional de Football players
• Deaths from tuberculosis
• Infectious disease deaths in Brazil
• Expatriate footballers in Uruguay
• 1930 FIFA World Cup players
• Brazilian football midfielder stubs
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