Haroldo Christofani (7 September 1933 – 23 April 2020), simply known as Haroldo, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.[1]

Haroldo
Personal information
Full name Haroldo Christofani
Date of birth (1933-09-07)7 September 1933
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Date of death 23 April 2020(2020-04-23) (aged 86)
Place of death São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Right winger
Youth career
–1953 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1953–1955 São Paulo 50 (12)
1955–1956 São Bento
1957 Juventus-SP
1958 Nacional-SP
1959 Esportiva
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2023

Career

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Revealed in the youth categories of São Paulo FC, he was part of the main team from 1953 to 1955, becoming state champion. He scored a historic goal against Corinthians, 3 July 1954. Also played for other clubs in the state of São Paulo until retiring in the early 60s.[2]

Honours

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São Paulo

Death

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Haroldo died in São Paulo, 23 April 2020, victim of complications from Alzheimer's disease.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  2. ^ Bruno Rodrigues (23 November 2016). "O dia em que um senhor com Alzheimer e eu conversamos sobre (boas) memórias". Medium (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Nota de pesar: Haroldo Christofani". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). 23 April 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
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  • Haroldo at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)