Ubirajara 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
1946 births
Living people
Men's association football goalkeepers
Brazilian men's footballers
CR Flamengo footballers
Olaria Atlético Clube players
Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube players
America Football Club (Rio de Janeiro) players
Avaí FC players
Associação Olímpica de Itabaiana players
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas players
Vila Nova Futebol Clube players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players
Footballers from Rio de Janeiro (city)