Tatá (footballer, born 1947)

Irineu Finavaro (born 24 July 1947), better known as Tatá, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Tatá
Personal information
Full nameIrineu Finavaro
Date of birth (1947-07-24) 24 July 1947 (age 76)
Place of birthLondrina, Brazil
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)Forward
Youth career
Londrina
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1968–1969Londrina
1969–1977Portuguesa386(96)
1972Atlético Mineiro (loan)8(1)
1977–1980Juventus-SP
1980–1981Londrina
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 February 2024

Career

Center forward, his biggest trademark was his mustache, forming attacking partnerships with players like Basílio, Cabinho and Enéas.[1] It was part of the controversial 1973 state final, where the title was shared between Santos and Portuguesa.[2] He began and ended his career at Londrina, as a substitute in winning the 1981 Campeonato Paranaense.[3][4]

Honours

Portuguesa
Londrina

References

  • Tatá at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)