Aquiles dos Reis
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 August 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Miranda, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 9 January 2014 (aged 85) | ||
| Place of death | Campo Grande, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Youth career | |||
| Aquidauana | |||
| Noroeste (Campo Grande) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1948–1949 | Corinthians-PP | ||
| 1949–1954 | Palmeiras | 72 | (39) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Aquiles dos Reis (28 August 1928 – 9 January 2014) was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and forward.
Career
Native from Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, Aquiles began his career in local soccer, playing for the Aquidauana and Noroeste teams. In 1948, he turned professional after passing a trial at EC Corinthians in Presidente Prudente. In 1949, he was one of the top scorers in the state's second division, attracting the attention of Palmeiras. For Palmeiras, he made 72 appearances and scored 39 goals,[1] helping them win five titles, including being top scorer in the 1951 Rio-São Paulo Tournament.[2] He suffered a serious injury in the semifinals of the 1951 Rio Cup and was sidelined until 1954, when he retired.[3][4]
Death
Aquiles dos Reis died on 9 January 2014 in the city of Campo Grande, victim of heart failure.[5]
Honours
Palmeiras
- Campeonato Paulista: 1950
- Taça Cidade de São Paulo: 1950, 1951
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1951
- Copa Rio: 1951
References
- ^ "Craques - Aquiles". SE Palmeiras (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 17 February 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Torneio Rio-São Paulo -- List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Aquiles (Ex-meia do Palmeiras)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "Aquiles… boa fama no "Jogo da Lama"". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 8 May 2017. Archived from the original on 14 January 2025.
- ^ "Morre em MS o ex-meia Aquiles, campeão pelo Palmeiras em 1951". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 9 January 2014. Archived from the original on 28 December 2024.