| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Modesto Malachias | ||
| Date of birth | 20 March 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971 | Palmeiras (SJBV) | ||
| 1972–1973 | Barretos | ||
| 1974–1975 | Uberaba | ||
| 1976–1978 | Atlético Mineiro | 106 | (5) |
| 1979 | Vila Nova | ||
| 1980 | Atlético Goianiense | ||
| International career | |||
| 1975 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 November 2023 | |||
Modesto Malachias (born 20 March 1950), simply known as Modesto, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career
A tall defender with a very physical game, Modesto gained prominence due to his performance at Uberaba SC, twice being considered the best defender in football in Minas Gerais. He transferred to Atlético Mineiro where he made 106 appearances.[1][2]
Internacional career
Modesto was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1975 Copa América, when players from Minas Gerais mostly formed the team.[3]
Honours
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1976, 1978
- Taça Minas Gerais: 1976
References
- ↑ "Modesto Malachias". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ↑ "Modesto, a muralha inesquecível". Correio Popular (in Portuguese). 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ↑ "1975: o ano que Minas foi o Brasil". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
External links
- Modesto at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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