Alcindo, Brazilian footballer, Died at 71

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Alcindo Martha de Freitas was born on March 31, 1945, and died on August 27, 2016.

He was known simply as Alcindo.

He was a Brazilian footballer

Alcindo played as a midfielder.

Throughout his club career he played for Rio Grande (1963), Grêmio (1964–1971), Santos (1971–1973), Club Jalisco (1973) and Club América (1974–76) of Mexico, and Francana (1978).

He was Grêmio’s all-time leading scorer with 636 career goals for the club.

Alcindo was part of the Brazilian team for the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

In all he earned 7 caps and scored 1 goal for Brazil.

Alcindo brother Alfeu played for San Lorenzo de Almagro, in Argentina.

Alcindo died due to complications of diabetes.

Alcindo Martha de Freitas passed away at 71 years old.