Sinforiano García
Paraguayan footballer (1924–1992)
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Sinforiano García (22 August 1924 – 29 May 1992) was a Paraguayan professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for two top level Paraguayan clubs and for Brazilian club Flamengo.
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García in 1946 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 August 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay | ||
| Date of death | 29 May 1992 (aged 67) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1944 | Atlético Corrales | ||
| 1945–1948 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| 1949–1958 | Flamengo | 276 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1945–1949 | Paraguay | 20 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Puerto Pinasco, Paraguay on 22 August 1924,[1] Sinforiano García started his career in 1944, playing for Atlético Corrales,[citation needed] moving in 1945 to Cerro Porteño, leaving this club in 1948.[citation needed] He joined Brazilian club Flamengo in 1949, after scouts observed him during the 1949 South American Championship,[2] and played his first game for the club on 29 May 1949,[1] when his club defeated Arsenal of England 3–1 at Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro.[3] Sinforiano García played 276 games and suffered 364 goals defending the Brazilian club,[1] and was crucial for the club's 1953, 1954 and 1955 Campeonato Carioca titles.[2]
International career
García played 20 games for the Paraguay national team between 1945 and 1949.[2]
Death
García died on 29 May 1992, at the age of 67.[4]
