Augusto da Costa (22 October 1920 – 1 March 2004), sometimes known as just Augusto, was a Brazilian
footballer who played for the
Brazil national football team. He captained the Brazil team to the
1950 FIFA World Cup final leading them to become the runners-up of the tournament after losing to
Uruguay. He was born in
Rio de Janeiro. He started his career in 1936, with
São Cristóvão, leaving the club in 1944.[1] In 1945 he joined
Vasco, retiring in 1954.[1] He played 18 games for the
Brazil national team and scored one goal.[1]
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