Brazilian footballer (1938–2018)
Luiz de Matos Luchesi (14 August 1938 – 20 November 2018), better known as Mussula, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Born in Belo Horizonte, Mussula spent his career in the city's clubs, playing for Cruzeiro, Villa Nova from the neighboring city of Nova Lima, EC Renascensa and Atlético Mineiro.[1][2] As a coach, he managed Atlético Mineiro on some occasions, becoming state champion in 1983.[3]
Mussula also made 1 appearances for the Brazil national team, in a friendly match in 1968.[4]
Honours
Player
- Cruzeiro
- Atlético Mineiro
Manager
- Atlético Mineiro
Death
Mussula passed away on 20 November 2018 at the age of 80 in Belo Horizonte.[5][6]
References
External links
- Mussula at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
- Mussula at National-Football-Teams.com