Fritz Essenfelder
Fritz Essenfelder | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frederico Fernando Essenfelder June 23, 1891 |
| Died | February 27, 1952 (aged 60) |
| Nationality |  Argentina Brazil Argentine (settled Brazilian) |
| Occupation | Football players |
| Years active | 1909-17 |
| Known for | Founder of Coritiba |
Frederico Fernando Essenfelder (Buenos Aires, June 23, 1891 - Curitiba, February 27, 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