Julinho (footballer, born 1929)

Júlio Botelho, also known as Julinho (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒuˈlĩɲu]; 29 July 1929 10 January 2003) was a Brazilian football player. He was primarily a right winger. Known for his dribbling ability and powerful shot, Julinho is regarded as one of the greatest wingers in football history. He was selected by Eric Batty in the World Soccer Magazine world XI in 1960.

Julinho
Personal information
Full name Júlio Botelho
Date of birth (1929-07-29)29 July 1929
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Date of death 10 January 2003(2003-01-10) (aged 73)
Place of death São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Right winger
Youth career
1948–1950 Juventus-SP
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1951 Juventus-SP
1951–1953 Portuguesa 191 (101)
1954Fluminense (loan)
1955 Portuguesa
1955–1958 Fiorentina 89 (22)
1958–1967 Palmeiras 269 (81)
International career
1952–1965 Brazil 24 (11)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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