Luís Alberto da Silva Lemos
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Luiz Alberto Silva Lemos usually known as Luisinho Tombo (born October 3, 1951) is a former football (soccer)
player in striker role, who started his professional career at América.
While at América, Luizinho was a key player during the most glorious period of the team's history. His 311 goals make him the club's top scorer ever. He was the top goalscorer for the Rio State Championship
in 1974 and 1983, playing at América. He also played for Flamengo, Internacional
, Botafogo
, UD Las Palmas
, and Palmeiras
.
He scored 434 goals in his career. He finished his career in América, after arguing with América's manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo
in 1987.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player in striker role, who started his professional career at América.
While at América, Luizinho was a key player during the most glorious period of the team's history. His 311 goals make him the club's top scorer ever. He was the top goalscorer for the Rio State Championship
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
in 1974 and 1983, playing at América. He also played for Flamengo, Internacional
Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
, Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
, UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
, and Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
.
He scored 434 goals in his career. He finished his career in América, after arguing with América's manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Vanderlei Luxemburgo da Silva , better known as Vanderlei Luxemburgo, is a Brazilian football manager and former football player. He holds the distinction of being the most successful manager in the history of Brazil's Série A, with 5 league titles...
in 1987.
External links
- http://americafootballclub.com/galeria/gdsidolos/luisinholemos.htm