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Leônidas da Silva (Portuguese pronunciation: [leˈõnidɐz dɐ ˈsiwvɐ]; 6 September 1913 – 24 January 2004) was a Brazilian association footballer and commentator, who played as a forward. He is regarded as one of the most important players of the first half of the 20th century. Leônidas played for Brazil national team in the 1934 and 1938 World Cups, and was the top scorer of the latter tournament. He was known as the "Black Diamond" and the "Rubber Man" due to his agility.

Honours

Club

• Campeonato Carioca: 1934, 1935, 1939

• Campeonato Paulista: 1943, 1945, 1946, 1948, 1949

International

Brazil

• FIFA World Cup: Third-place 1938

Individual

• FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 1938

• FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 1938

• FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1938

• IFFHS Brazilian Player of the 20th Century (8th place)