Sicupira


Barcímio Sicupira Júnior, simply known as Sicupira, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Revealed by CA Ferroviário, Sicupira also defended Botafogo FR, where he played alongside Garrincha and won the state and Rio-São Paulo in 1967, at Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, and later at Athletico Paranaense, where he became an idol and the greatest scorer in the club's history with 157 goals. He was largely responsible for winning the state in 1970. Sicupira also spent time on loan at Corinthians in 1972, with 22 appearances.

Death

Sicupira died on 7 November 2021 at the age of 77 in Curitiba, after an unsuccessful lung surgery.

Honours

;Botafogo
;Athletico Paranaense
;Individual