Roberto Emílio da Cunha

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Roberto Emílio da Cunha, best known as Roberto (born in Niterói, June 20, 1912-?) was a Brazilian footballer in striker role.

In career (1923–1941) was played for two club teams, Flamengo and São Cristovão. For Brazilian team participated at 1938 FIFA World Cup, playing two matches and scoring one goal. At 94 years old, he is one of the few players of that World Cup to be still alive today.

v • d • e Brazil squad - 1938 FIFA World Cup Third Place

MF Afonsinho • MF Argemiro • GK Batatais • MF Brandão • MF Britto • DF Domingos da Guia • FW Hércules • DF Jaú • FW Leônidas • FW Lopes • FW Luizinho • DF Machado • MF Martim • DF Nariz • FW Niginho • FW Patesko • FW Perácio • FW Roberto • FW Romeu • FW Tim • GK Walter • MF Zezé Procópio • Coach: Pimenta