Orlando Rosa Pinto

For Grêmio FBPA defender, see Orlando Rosa (footballer).

Orlando Rosa Pinto (20 September 1911 – ?), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Orlando

Personal information
Full name	Orlando da Rosa Pinto
Date of birth	(1911-09-20)20 September 1911
Place of birth	Barra Mansa, Brazil
Date of death	Unknown
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1932–1943	Vasco da Gama	330	(79)
1943–1944	Barra Mansa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 February 2024

Career

Considered the first great player in Vasco's history, Orlando Rosa Pinto commanded the team's midfield in the 1930s, winning in 1934 and 1936 and forming a great partnership with Nena, the team's center forward. He made 330 appearances and scored 79 goals.^[1][2] In 1943, he played for Barra Mansa FC, a team from his hometown.^[3] Orlando also participated in an unofficial match for the Brazil national football team, in 1935, against River Plate.^[4]

Personal life

Orlando is the elder brother of Jair Rosa Pinto, and uncle of Roberto Pinto, the scorer of the title goal of 1958 Campeonato Carioca.^[5]

Honours

Vasco da Gama

• Campeonato Carioca: 1934 (LCF), 1936 (FMD)

References

1. "20/09/1911: Nascia o lendário Orlando Rosa Pinto". SuperVasco (in Portuguese). 20 September 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
2. "Conheça os principais Orlandos da história do Vasco". NetVasco (in Portuguese). 16 July 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
3. "Orlando Rosa Pinto". Blog do Barra Mansa FC (in Portuguese). 19 April 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
4. "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1934-1938". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
5. "Jogadores com laços de parentesco". Vaskipédia (in Portuguese). 8 June 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2024.