Ubirajara da Silva Alcântara (born 27 February 1946), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Trained in Flamengo's youth sectors, he played for the club from 1966 to 1973. He also played for Fluminense de Feira, Avaí, Olaria, Botafogo and Itabaiana.
On 19 September 1970 scored a goal from his own penalty area, in the match against Madureira valid for 1970 Campeonato Carioca. The goal became known as the "Goal of the Howling Winds" (""), due to the interference of the wind in the feat.
After retiring, he graduated in advertising and marketing. He lived in the USA for years and is fluent in English.
Honours
Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1972 Taça Guanabara: 1970, 1972 Torneio do Povo: 1972
Fluminense de Feira Campeonato Baiano: 1969
Avaí Campeonato Catarinense: 1973
Botafogo Taça Augusto Pereira da Mota: 1975
Itabaiana Campeonato Sergipano: 1980
See also List of goalscoring goalkeepers
References
External links Ubirajara Alcântara at ogol.com.br