Kafunga

Olavo Leite de Bastos, commonly known by the nickname Kafunga (August 7, 1914^[1] – November 17, 1991^[1]), was an association footballer who played goalkeeper, who spent his entire career defending Atlético Mineiro.

Kafunga

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(s)	Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1935–1955	Atlético Mineiro
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Niterói, Kafunga began playing football with local side Fluminense Atlético Clube (Niterói).^[2] He started his professional career with Atlético Mineiro, and made his debut in a friendly defeat 2–0 by Villa 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 beat Flamengo 4–0.^[1] He helped his club win the Campeonato 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 a deputy.^[1]

Death

Kafunga died on November 17, 1991, in Belo Horizonte, after suffering five strokes.^[1]