Brito (footballer, born 1939)

Brito, real name Hércules de Brito Ruas, (born 9 August 1939 in Rio de Janeiro) is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as a central defender for many clubs, and for the Brazilian national team. Brito was regarded to be one of the best defenders in the history of Vasco da Gama. He was known as a classic defender as a great tackler, leader, man-marking opponent and a quick and tireless runner.

This is a Portuguese name; the first family name is de Brito and the second is Ruas.
Brito
Brito in 2008
Personal information
Full name Hércules de Brito Ruas
Date of birth (1939-08-09) 9 August 1939
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1959 Vasco da Gama  80 ( 7)
1959–1960 Internacional 5 (1)
1960–1969 Vasco da Gama 120 (6)
1969–1970 Flamengo 11 (0)
1970–1971 Cruzeiro 9 (1)
1971–1974 Botafogo 63 (0)
1974 Corinthians 6 (3)
1974–1975 Atlético Paranaense 7 (1)
1975 Montreal Castors 7 (2)
1975 Deportivo Galicia 5 (1)
1975–1979 Democrata 28 (1)
1979 Ríver 9 (3)
Total 350 (26)
National team
1964–1972 Brazil 45 (1)
Honours
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Winner1970 Mexico
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

He started his career at Vasco da Gama, his favorite team, in 1960, replacing Bellini, two-time world champion with the Brazilian national team. In 1971, in a classic between Botafogo and Vasco, the Vasco defender punched referee José Aldo Pereira, after a penalty was awarded against Botafogo. For the assault, he received a year's suspension. He stayed at the Rio club for 10 years. He was champion of the Rio-São Paulo Tournament in 1966 for the club.

He arrived at Cruzeiro shortly after the 1970 FIFA World Cup, on loan from Flamengo, where he had a falling out with Yustrich . For Toca da Raposa, he played only 31 games until February 1971. In one of them, against Flamengo, after a 3-1 victory, in heavy rain, at Mineirão, the player ran towards the opponent's bench and threw his shirt at Yustrich, who tried to leave the tunnel in pursuit, but was held back by members of the coaching staff and reserve players. Raposa reached the semifinals of Robertão , the Brazilian at the time, and Brito entered the team for the first Silver Ball of the newly createdScore Magazine. At the end of the loan, the athlete ended up transferring to Botafogo. He defended Corinthians in 1974 for 29 games (12 wins, 7 draws, 10 defeats), did not score any goals in favor and even scored an own goal. He also played for Internacional, Atlético Paranaense, Deportivo Galicia and River-PI.

Intenational career

Brito made his debut for the national team in 1964, He was called up for the 1966 World Cup.

He was considered the best fit player at the 1970 World Cup by the WHO Legend has it that during the preparation for this Cup, he broke a gym equipment while exercising. For Selecão, he made 45 between 1964 and 1972 and he scored once.


International career statistics

Brazil national team
YearAppsGoals
196430
196500
1966200
196700
196841
196910
1970100
197130
197240
Total451

Honours

Club

  • Rio de Janeiro State championship: 1956, 1963, 1964, 1965
  • Torneig de Santiago de Xile: 1957
  • Torneig de París: 1957
  • Trofeu Teresa Herrera: 1957
  • Torneig del Segle de Rio de Janeiro: 1965
  • Rio-São Paulo: 1966
  • Taça Guanabara: 1966
  • Torneig d'Estiu (Verão): 1970

International

Brazil

  • Copa Río Branco, 1967, 1968
  • FIFA World Cup: 1970
  • Roca Cup: 1971
  • Brazil Independence Cup: 1972

Individual

  • Placar's Bola de Prata (Silver Ball): 1970[1]

References

  1. Abril, Editora (13 November 1970). Os Onze Melhores Jogadores. Placar (in Portuguese). p. 16.

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