Efraim (footballer)

Efraim Gomes Júnior (6 November 1942 – 1 August 2017), simply known as Efraim, was a Brazilian professional footballer and futsal player, who played as a winger.

[1] Considered the best Brazilian futsal player in the 1960s,[by whom?]

Efraim played for Bangu and Ypiranga, until São Paulo FC decided to test him on the football.

He also played for AA Francana, Perdigão de Videira and Parque da Mooca.

[2] Efraim died of tuberculosis in São Paulo, 1 August 2017.