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Obdulio Varela
Obdulio Varela
Uruguay
September 20, 1917
midfielder
Obdulio 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. He was of African, Spanish and Greek ancestry. Commonly regarded as one of the greatest classic holding midfielders, Varela was adept in defence and was renowned for his tenacity and leadership. He is regarded as one of the greatest captains in football history, and \"he remains one of the biggest sporting heroes in Uruguay\".

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📋 Profile & Career

: Varela with Uruguay
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela
Date of birth: (1917-09-20)September 20, 1917
Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay
Date of death: August 2, 1996(1996-08-02) (aged 78)
Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s): Holding midfielder, Centre back
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1938: Deportivo Juventud
1938–1943: Montevideo Wanderers
1943–1955: Peñarol
⚽ International career:
1939–1954: Uruguay 45 (9)
⚽ Managerial career:
1955: Peñarol

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Channel Image Obdulio Varela ft. Canario Luna (Negro Jefe) | CHELO #obduliovarela #uruguay #canarioluna
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Channel Image Obdulio Varela - Entrevista - En vivo - por Dalton Rosas Riolfo. (FIFA reclama derechos de autor).
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Channel Image Obdulio Varela en Hablemos Campeon Mundial de Futbol 1950 Uruguay / Maracana
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Obdulio Varela: the legend of Uruguay’s greatest leader - These Football Times

Obdulio Varela (1950s) – The Captain of the Uruguay Team that Triumphed in the 1950 World Cup - footballbh.net

The further lives of all 1950 World Cup finalists for Brazil and Uruguay - ESPN

  • ✐ ESPN
  • Tue, 27 May 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Woodwork denies Uruguay in Korean stalemate - FIFA

  • ✐ FIFA
  • Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

All-Time Greatest Captains XI - hitc.com

  • ✐ hitc.com
  • Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Cannes: Latido Lines Up "Maracanazo: The Legend" (EXCLUSIVE) - Variety

  • ✐ Variety
  • Tue, 22 Apr 2014 07:00:00 GMT

The 50 best games in history: Brazil 1-2 Uruguay, 1950 World Cup - MARCA

  • ✐ MARCA
  • Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Maracana, July1950, when Uruguay silenced 200.000 Brazilian fans at the Cup's final - MercoPress

Garra Charrúa: The top 25 greatest Uruguayan players of all-time - Bolavip

  • ✐ Bolavip
  • Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMT

What happened at the 1950 World Cup? - theScore.com

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