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Obdulio Varela (Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela) was born on 20 September, 1917 in Montevideo, Uruguay, is a Uruguayan footballer (1917-1996). Discover Obdulio Varela's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

Popular As Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela
Occupation N/A
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 20 September, 1917
Birthday 20 September
Birthplace Montevideo, Uruguay
Date of death 2 August, 1996
Died Place N/A
Nationality Uruguay

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Obdulio Varela Height, Weight & Measurements

At 78 years old, Obdulio Varela height is 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) .

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Obdulio Varela Net Worth

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1917

Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela (September 20, 1917 — August 2, 1996) was a Uruguayan football player.

1936

Varela, born in Montevideo, emerged as a centre half and senior player at Deportivo Juventud, club which he joined in 1936.

1938

He debuted in first division with Montevideo Wanderers in 1938.

1939

Varela's international debut came in a 3–2 win against Chile in the 1939 Copa América in Lima, Peru.

Varela entered the match as a substitute.

He played 45 international matches for Uruguay from 1939 to 1954, in which he scored nine goals.

1943

In 1943, he joined C.A. Peñarol, club for which he would play until his professional retirement in 1955.

1950

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.

He is regarded as one of the greatest captains in football history, and "he remains one of the biggest sporting heroes in Uruguay".

He is most remembered as the captain of the Uruguay team that won 1950 FIFA World Cup, in which he "was the architect of" Brazil's downfall.

The decisive match was against the hosts Brazil.

Uruguay needed to win, but Brazil could win the Cup with a draw.

Then when the team were on the dressing room, Juan López, the coach of the Uruguayan team told his players that the best way they could get a chance against Brazil was if they adopted a defensive style, then he left the room and Varela told his teammates “Juan is a good man, but if we do defend ourselves then we will suffer the same fate of Sweden and Spain” (Brazil had beaten Sweden 7-1 and Spain 6-1), and then said “the game is played on the pitch, when you come out to the pitch, don't look to the crowd, those on the outside are made of wood”.

The speech played a vital role on his teammates, who played without fear getting a 0–0 draw on the halftime.

Five minutes in the second half, Brazil scored, and Varela took scene, when he intentionally walked slowly to his goal, picked up the ball and then argued with the English referee George Reader about a nonexistent offside, with the intention of delaying the restart of the game so the crowd cooled off.

After that he said to his teammates 'Now it's time to win the game' and the Brazilians in the crowd were in a silent mood.

Uruguay scored through Schiaffino and then, 9 minutes before the finish, with a very nervous Brazil team, Alcides Ghiggia scored the 2–1 for Uruguay, winning the World Cup.

Following the win "Varela spent that evening drinking with shellshocked Brazilians in a Rio bar" ignoring the warnings of Uruguayan officials.

1954

He also played on the 1954 FIFA World Cup with Uruguay defending his 1950 title, but this time, Varela got injured celebrating a goal in the quarter-final vs. England, which Uruguay won 4–2, causing him to miss the semi-final.

Uruguay had never lost a World Cup match when Varela was present.

1955

His last match was on June 19, 1955 with Peñarol against América.

Varela, one of the team's coaches along with Roque Maspoli, came off the bench for the second half but when he realized he couldn't continue, he decided to end his career.

1996

Varela died on August 2, 1996.

His remains are buried at Cementerio del Cerro, Montevideo.

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