Arthur Friedenreich
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Artur Friedenreich (born July 18, 1892 in São Paulo) was a Brazilian football player. Nicknamed The Tiger, he was arguably the sport's first black superstar.
After playing with a succession of São Paulo club sides from 1910 onwards, Friedenreich made his debut with the national team in 1914. He played twenty-two internationals, including wins in the 1919 and 1922 editions of the Copa América, scoring ten goals. On Brazil's 1925 tour of Europe, he was feted as the King of Football.
Friedenreich played for São Paulo clubs Paulistano (1909-1929) and São Paulo (1929-1931), before moving to Rio de Janeiro to play for Flamengo (1931-1934). He played in seven state champion sides and was top goalscorer in the Sao Paulo state championship on nine occasions.
Friedenreich's 1239 career goals in 1329 matches is second only to Pelé's effort of 1280. Throughout his 25-year career, he was seen as a master of the technical aspects of the game, and a champion goalscorer.
He retired while playing for Flamengo in 1934 at the age of 42 and died on September 6 1969.