Kafunga

Brazilian footballer (1914–1991)

KafungaPersonal information

Full name|  Olavo Leite de Bastos
Date of birth|  (1914-08-07)August 7, 1914
Place of birth|  Niterói, Brazil
Date of death|  November 17, 1991(1991-11-17) (aged 77)
Place of death|  Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Position(s)|  Goalkeeper
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Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1935-1955|  Atlético Mineiro|  |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Olavo Leite de Bastos, commonly known by the nickname Kafunga (August 7, 1914[1] - November 17, 1991[1]), was an association footballer who played goalkeeper, who spent his entire career defending Atlético Mineiro.

## Career

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Born in Niterói, Kafunga began playing football with local side Fluminense Atlético Clube (Niterói).[2] He started his professional career with Atlético Mineiro, and made his debut in a friendly defeat 2-0 by Villa Nova in 1935.[1] Despite the defeat, his performance was not criticized, as he prevented his club from suffering more goals.[1] In his second game for the club, his performance was praised, and Atlético Mineiro beat Flamengo 4-0.[1] He helped his club win the Campeonato Mineiro in 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954 and in 1955.[1] He retired in 1955, after having played 667 games for the club in two decades.[1] After his retirement, he worked as a football commentator and as a deputy.[1]

## Death

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Kafunga died on November 17, 1991, in Belo Horizonte, after suffering five strokes.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro Lance Volume 1. Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A. 2001. p. 104\. ISBN 85-88651-01-7.
2. ^ Do tempo do Kafunga (in Portuguese). Placar. April 2010. p. 194.

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