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Obdulio Varela

Obdulio Varela was a Uruguayan footballer celebrated for his leadership and midfield tenacity.

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Obdulio Varela is best known for Captain of Uruguay's 1950 World Cup-winning football team, leading the historic Maracanazo victory over Brazil. On Dead or Alive, Obdulio Varela is listed in the World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends categories, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Obdulio Varela is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

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Known for: Captain of Uruguay's 1950 World Cup-winning football team, leading the historic Maracanazo victory over Brazil.
Listed under: World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends

About Obdulio Varela

He was the captain of the Uruguay national team that won the 1950 World Cup after beating Brazil in the decisive final round match popularly known as the Maracanazo. He was nicknamed "El Negro Jefe" (The Black Chief) because of his dark skin and the influence he had on the pitch, especially during the unlikely victory over Brazil. He was of African, Spanish and Greek ancestry. Commonly regarded as one of the greatest classic holding midfielders, Varela was adept in defence and was renowned for his tenacity and leadership.

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Obdulio Varela is known for Captain of Uruguay's 1950 World Cup-winning football team, leading the historic Maracanazo victory over Brazil.

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