Roberto José Corrêa

Roberto "Robertão" José Corrêa (born 3 January 1951), also commonly known as Roberto Corrêa, or simply as, "Robertão", is a Brazilian former professional basketball player.

Roberto José Corrêa
Personal information
Born (1949-05-05) 5 May 1949
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height6 ft 6.75 in (2.00 m)
PositionSmall forward
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× South American Club champion
  • 5× Brazilian champion (1971, 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981 (II))
  • 5× São Paulo State champion
Medals
Representing  Brazil
Men's Basketball
FIBA World Cup
1978 Manila
Pan American Games
1971 Colombia
1975 Mexico
FIBA South American Championship
1971 Uruguay
1973 Colombia

Professional playing career

During his pro club career, Robertão won 5 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1971, 1974, 1975, 1980, and 1981 (II), while a member of Franca.[1] He also played with the Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Araçatuba, COC/Ribeirão Preto, and Yara Clube.

National team playing career

With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Robertão competed the 1974 FIBA World Cup[2] and the 1978 FIBA World Cup.[3]

He won a gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games, and a bronze medal at the 1975 Pan American Games. He also won gold medals at the 1971 FIBA South American Championship, and the 1973 FIBA South American Championship.

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References
  1. Seleções Robertão (in Portuguese).
  2. Roberto CORREA (BRA).
  3. Roberto Jose CORREA (BRA).


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