Oscarino Costa Silva
Encyclopedia
Oscarino Costa Silva, best known as Oscarino (January 17, 1907 –September 16, 1990) was an association footballer in offensive midfielder role. He was born in Niterói
, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
During his career (1928–1940), he played for Ypiranga Niterói, América, Vasco da Gama
and São Cristóvão
. He participated in two squads that won two Rio de Janeiro State Championship
, in 1935 and 1936. He was on the Brazilian team
roster for the 1930 FIFA World Cup
finals.
He died at the age of 83.
Niterói
Niterói is a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, southeast region of Brazil. It has an estimated population of 487,327 inhabitants and an area of ², being the sixth most populous city in the state and the highest Human Development Index. Integrates the Metropolitan Region of Rio de...
, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.
During his career (1928–1940), he played for Ypiranga Niterói, América, Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
and São Cristóvão
São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas
São Cristóvão de Futebol e Regatas, or São Cristóvão as they are usually called, is a traditional Brazilian football team from Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, founded on February 2, 1943. Their home stadium is the Figueirinha stadium, capacity 8,000. They play in white shirts, white shorts and...
. He participated in two squads that won two Rio de Janeiro 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 1935 and 1936. He was on the Brazilian team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
roster for the 1930 FIFA World Cup
1930 FIFA World Cup
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
finals.
He died at the age of 83.