Fritz Essenfelder
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| Born | Frederico Fernando Essenfelder 23 June 1891 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | February 27, 1952 (aged 60) Curitiba, Brazil |
| Nationality | Argentine (settled Brazilian) |
| Occupation | Football players |
| Years active | 1909–17 |
| Known for | Founder of Coritiba |
Frederico Fernando Essenfelder (23 June 1891 – 27 February 1952), also known as Fritz Essenfelder, was an Argentine football player who settled in Brazil.[1] Essenfelder played as a midfielder between 1909 and 1917. He was also the founder of the Coritiba Foot Ball Club, which he established in 1909.
Early life[]
Essenfelder was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, of German origin. His family migrated to Curitiba in 1909 where he joined a team called Clube Ginástico Teuto-Brasileiro.[1]
The football team Fritz created was called the 'Coritiba football club'. Fritz was chosen to be the captain because of his leadership skills.[2]
Essenfelder was the champion of Paraná state, winning Curitiba's first title in 1916.[1]
Fritz made in Paranpa, what Charles Miller made in Brasil: when he kicked the ball, he brought passion to the game.
— Luiz Geraldo Mazza[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Primeiro ídolo coritibano (in Portuguese), Jornal Gazta do Povo
- ^ Centenário Coritiba - O primeiro match (in Portuguese), Jornal Gazta do Povo
- Coritiba Foot Ball Club
- Coritiba Foot Ball Club players
- 1891 births
- 1952 deaths
- Association football midfielders
- Argentine footballers