Paraguayan footballer (1924–1992)
Sinforiano García (22 August 1924 – 29 May 1992) was a Paraguayan professional football (soccer) goalkeeper , who played for two top level Paraguayan clubs and for Brazilian club Flamengo .
Career
Born in Puerto Pinasco , Paraguay on 22 August 1924,[ 1] Sinforiano García started his career in 1944, playing for Atlético Corrales ,[ 2] moving in 1945 to Cerro Porteño , leaving this club in 1948.[ 2] He joined Brazilian club Flamengo in 1949, after scouts observed him during the 1949 South American Championship ,[ 3] and played his first game for the club on May 29, 1949,[ 1] when his club defeated Arsenal of England 3–1 at Estádio São Januário , Rio de Janeiro .[ 4] Sinforiano García played 276 games and suffered 364 goals defending the Brazilian club,[ 1] and was crucial for the club's 1953, 1954 and 1955 Campeonato Carioca titles.[ 3]
International career
García played 20 games for the Paraguay national team between 1945 and 1949.[ 3]
Death
García died on 29 May 1992, at the age of 67.[ 5]
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