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Biography
Júlio Botelho, also known as Julinho (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒuˈlĩj̃u]; 29 July 1929 in São Paulo – 10 January 2003) was a Brazilian football player. He was primarily a right winger. Known for his dribbling ability and powerful shot, Julinho was one of the greatest wingers in football history. He was selected in the World Soccer Magazine world XI in 1960.
Club career
During his career (1951–1967), Julinho played for Portuguesa, Fluminense and Palmeiras. In Italy, he was a team member of Fiorentina and was a key member of the squad which won the Italian title in 1956. In 1957, he participated in the club's 1957 European Cup Final, a 2–0 loss to Real Madrid.
International career
Julinho played for Brazil at the 1954 FIFA World Cup in Switzerland, scoring two goals.
After retirement
Julinho was nominated the best player in the history of Fiorentina in 1996. He died at the age of 73.
Honours
Club
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1952, 1955
- Serie A: 1955–56
- European Cup: Runner-up 1956–57
- Campeonato Paulista: 1959, 1963
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1960
- Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1965
- Copa Libertadores: Runner-up 1968
Individual
- World Soccer Magazine World XI: 1960
- Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame