Overview
Hermínio Américo de Brito, commonly known by his nickname Britto, was born on 6 May 1914 and is recorded as a Brazilian football player who reached the level of international representation. Although detailed statistics from his era are often incomplete, his inclusion in the Brazil national team roster marks him among the generation of players who helped shape the country's early international presence.
Career and role
Contemporary records identify Britto as a professional footballer active in the first half of the 20th century. Specific club assignments, exact playing position and seasonal statistics are not consistently preserved in public archives for many players of this period. What is reliably known is that he earned selection to the national side, an indication of recognition at the highest level of Brazilian football during his playing years.
Historical context
Britto's playing days coincided with a formative era for Brazilian football. The 1920s–1940s were decades when the national game expanded rapidly: organized competitions grew, clubs consolidated regional identities, and international fixtures such as the South American Championship (now Copa América) and early World Cups began to attract wider public attention. Representing Brazil at that time was both a sporting achievement and a contribution to the country’s emerging football culture.
Legacy and documentation
Many players from Britto's generation are remembered primarily through match reports, team lists and period press rather than comprehensive statistical databases. As a result, modern summaries tend to highlight name, birth date and national-team involvement while acknowledging gaps in complete career records. His nickname and national selection ensure that he appears in historical rosters and retrospective accounts of Brazilian squads from the era.
Notable points
- Full name: Hermínio Américo de Brito; commonly called Britto.
- Born 6 May 1914; recorded as a former Brazilian international.
- Representative of an early generation that contributed to Brazilian football’s international emergence.
- Archival gaps are common for players of this period; specialist sources and databases may provide additional details.
For further information and primary records, consult contemporary team lists and dedicated football archives. Club-level histories or national-team compilations can offer match appearances and context; see a typical club profile at club profile and national-team summaries at Brazil national team records.