Maxambomba

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José Francisco Bermudes Nascimento (21 December 1897 – 2 September 1963), better known by the nickname Maxambomba, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Full name José Francisco Bermudes Nascimento
Date of birth (1897-12-21)21 December 1897
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Date of death 2 September 1963(1963-09-02) (aged 65)
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Maxambomba
black and white photo of Bermúdes from 1921, with caption "center forward"
José Francisco Bermúdes, October 1921
Personal information
Full name José Francisco Bermudes Nascimento
Date of birth (1897-12-21)21 December 1897
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Date of death 2 September 1963(1963-09-02) (aged 65)
Place of death Bauru, Brazil
Position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1915–1920 Coritiba
1920 América-PE
1921 Coritiba
1926–1929 Portuguesa 14 (14)
International career
1921 Brazil
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 March 2024
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Career

Right midfielder, Maxambomba was top scorer and great highlight of Coritiba FBC state champion in 1916.[1] He received his nickname in allusion to a word derived from "machine pump", due to Bermudes being like the team's bomb. He was also the highlight of the Paraná state team.[2][3] Played his last years for Portuguesa from 1926 to 1929, making 14 appearances and scoring 14 goals.[4]

International career

Maxambomba was called up for the 1921 South American Championship held in Argentina.

Personal life

His younger brother, Ninho, was also a footballer and played together with him in Coritiba.[5]

Death

Maxambomba died hospitalized in Bauru, on 2 September 1963.[6]

Honours

Coritiba
Individual
  • 1916 Campeonato Paranaense top scorer: 16 goals

References

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