Overview

Agostinho Fortes Filho (born 9 September 1901, died 2 May 1966) was a Brazilian footballer who is recorded as having played for the Brazil national team. Basic biographical records note his birth date via contemporary sources and his death via later documentation. He belonged to the generation of players active in the first decades of the 20th century, when football in Brazil was evolving from a regional pastime into a national sport.

Career and playing profile

Detailed match-by-match statistics from this era are often incomplete, but Fortes Filho is consistently listed among early internationals. Contemporary accounts and later compilations identify him as a member of Brazil's representative squads; summaries of his career are available in national team registries and historical summaries (national team record). Players of his time typically combined versatility with strong technical skills, and selection to the national side reflected both club reputation and regional influence.

Historical context

Fortes Filho played during the amateur era, when Brazilian football was organized largely around state leagues and regional rivalries. The national team drew players from a relatively small pool, and international fixtures were less frequent than today. Being an international in that period often meant participating in friendly tours, regional championships, and early editions of competitions that later became formalized.

Characteristics and role

  • Era: Early 20th century, amateur-to-semi-professional transition.
  • Recognition: Recorded appearances for Brazil's national side.
  • Style: Typical of the period—emphasis on ball control and adaptability.

Legacy and sources

Although not all specifics of his club career are widely cited in modern summaries, Fortes Filho is part of Brazil's early international history and is cited in retrospective lists and archives (player archives). His career helps illustrate the shape of Brazilian football before professionalization and the expansion of international competition. Researchers interested in this period consult national registries, period newspapers and dedicated historical compilations to reconstruct careers like his.

Notable facts

Fortes Filho's life and career are representative of footballers who bridged local prominence and national selection in Brazil's formative football decades. For concise biographical entries and further references see archived summaries and national team lists (official records).