Olavo Martins de Oliveira (9 November 1927 – 12 March 2004), simply known as Olavo, was a Brazilian footballer. Mainly a central defender, he was equally capable of acting as a right back.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olavo Martins de Oliveira | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1927 | ||
| Place of birth | Santos, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 12 March 2004 (aged 76) | ||
| Place of death | Santos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1947–1949 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1948–1951 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| 1952–1961 | Corinthians | 514 | (17) |
| 1961–1966 | Santos | 96 | (2) |
| 1966 | Náutico | ||
| International career | |||
| 1955–1957 | Brazil | 4 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1975–1976 | Santos | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Honours
Club
- Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 1953, 1954
- Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 1953, 1954
- Santos
- Campeonato Paulista: 1962, 1964, 1965
- Intercontinental Cup: 1962