Harry Welfare
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| Full name | Henry Welfare | |
| Date of birth | 8 August 1888 | |
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | |
| Date of death | 1 September 1966 (aged 77) | |
| Place of death | Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
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| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| –1912 1912–1913 ??–1913 1913–1924 |
Northern Nomads Liverpool Tranmere Rovers Fluminense |
?? 4(1) ?? 166(163) |
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Henry "Harry" Welfare (20 August 1888 – 1 September 1966) was an English footballer and teacher who lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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[edit] Career in Fluminense
He arrived at Rio de Janeiro on August 9, 1913 to work as an English teacher on the Anglo-Brazilian Gym. Soon after, he started to play football for the Fluminense Football Club. He did wonders as a striker in his first training session and was quickly invited to join the squad. He played with Fluminense for 10 years, up to 1923. For his loyal service to the Club, he was a elected a Member For Life of the Fluminense's deliberative council.
[edit] Wonder Player
In Fluminense, he held the extraordinary record of almost a goal per game, since he made 163 goals in 166 games. Welfare ended his career after scoring the victory goal for Fluminense against Botafogo, in 1924.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Fluminense FC page on Welfare (Portuguese)
