| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olavo Leite de Bastos | ||
| Date of birth | (1914-08-07)August 7, 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Niterói,Brazil | ||
| Date of death | November 17, 1991(1991-11-17) (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Belo Horizonte,Brazil | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1935–1955 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Olavo Leite de Bastos, commonly known by the nicknameKafunga (August 7, 1914[1] – November 17, 1991[1]), was an association footballer who playedgoalkeeper, who spent his entire career defendingAtlético Mineiro.
Born inNiterói, Kafunga began playing football with local side Fluminense Atlético Clube (Niterói).[2] He started his professional career withAtlético Mineiro, and made his debut in a friendly defeat 2–0 byVilla Nova in 1935.[1] Despite the defeat, his performance was not criticized, as he prevented his club from suffering more goals.[1] In his second game for the club, his performance was praised, and Atlético Mineiro beatFlamengo 4–0.[1] He helped his club win theCampeonato Mineiro in 1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954 and in 1955.[1] He retired in 1955, after having played 667 games for the club in two decades.[1] After his retirement, he worked as a football commentator and as adeputy.[1]
Kafunga died on November 17, 1991, inBelo Horizonte, after suffering five strokes.[1]
  | This biographical article related to a Brazilian association football goalkeeper is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information. |