The Brazilian ‘tiger’

Arthur Fridenreich was also one the greatest goal-scorers in the history of football. Over his career he scored 1329 goals officially recognised by FIFA. At an early age Friedenreich joined the Paulistano Club in Sao Paulo and immediately went into their first team.

Tours Europe

Soon after he played his first international against Exeter City from England. In that game the young Brazilian forward lost two teeth after a heavy tackle!

In 1927, Paulistano became the first the first Brazilian club to tour Europe. They played in France, Switzerland and Portugal. They won nine times and lost only once.

Friedenreich became known as 'the tiger' because he was so strong. He was very popular with both the press and the fans and was the top goal scorer with 11 goals in 8 games.

The Tiger played first class soccer until he was 42, retiring in 1934. In his last game he scored the winning goal.