Q1. What is the full name of the Brazilian footballer known as Garrincha?
A. Manuel Francisco dos Santos
B. Edson Arantes do Nascimento
C. Ronaldo Luís Nazario de Lima
D. Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
Answer: A. Manuel Francisco dos Santos
Q2. In which year was Garrincha born?
A. 1928
B. 1933
C. 1938
D. 1943
Answer: B. 1933
Q3. Where was Garrincha born?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Sao Paulo
C. Pau Grande
D. Brasília
Answer: C. Pau Grande
Q4. What physical condition did Garrincha overcome to become a professional footballer?
A. Blindness in one eye
B. Misshapen legs and a curved spine
C. Chronic asthma
D. Hearing impairment
Answer: B. Misshapen legs and a curved spine
Q5. Who gave Garrincha his famous nickname, and what does it mean?
A. His coach, meaning “fast runner”
B. His sister, meaning “little bird”
C. His teammates, meaning “dribbling master”
D. Fans, meaning “joyful player”
Answer: B. His sister, meaning “little bird”
Q6. Which club did Garrincha join in 1953, marking the start of his prominent professional career?
A. Flamengo
B. Corinthians
C. Botafogo
D. Santos
Answer: C. Botafogo
Q7. How many years did Garrincha play for Botafogo?
A. 8 years
B. 10 years
C. 11 years
D. 12 years
Answer: D. 12 years
Q8. How many goals did Garrincha score in his 581 appearances for Botafogo?
A. 150
B. 232
C. 300
D. 400
Answer: B. 232
Q9. Which championship did Garrincha win three times with Botafogo?
A. Campeonato Carioca
B. Copa Libertadores
C. Brazilian Serie A
D. Copa do Brasil
Answer: A. Campeonato Carioca
Q10. After leaving Botafogo, which club did Garrincha join in 1966?
A. Flamengo
B. Corinthians
C. Atletico Junior
D. Olaria
Answer: B. Corinthians
Q11. In what year did Garrincha make his debut for the Brazil national team?
A. 1953
B. 1954
C. 1955
D. 1956
Answer: C. 1955
Q12. How many caps did Garrincha earn for Brazil?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 55
D. 60
Answer: D. 60
Q13. How many goals did Garrincha score for the Brazil national team?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 16
D. 20
Answer: B. 12
Q14. Against which team did Garrincha make his international debut?
A. Chile
B. Argentina
C. Uruguay
D. England
Answer: A. Chile
Q15. In how many World Cups did Garrincha participate for Brazil?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three
Q16. In which year did Garrincha help Brazil win their first World Cup?
A. 1954
B. 1958
C. 1962
D. 1966
Answer: B. 1958
Q17. During the 1962 World Cup, why did Garrincha become the key player for Brazil?
A. Pele was injured
B. He was the team captain
C. He scored the most goals overall
D. It was his debut tournament
Answer: A. Pele was injured
Q18. How many goals did Garrincha score in the 1962 World Cup?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer: B. 4
Q19. Against which team did Garrincha score two goals in the quarterfinals of the 1962 World Cup?
A. Chile
B. Czechoslovakia
C. England
D. Sweden
Answer: C. England
Q20. What unique achievement did Garrincha accomplish in the 1962 World Cup?
A. First to score a hat-trick
B. Won Golden Ball, Golden Boot, and the World Cup
C. Played every minute of the tournament
D. Youngest player to win the tournament
Answer: B. Won Golden Ball, Golden Boot, and the World Cup
Q21. What position did Garrincha primarily play?
A. Striker
B. Midfielder
C. Defender
D. Right winger
Answer: D. Right winger
Q22. For what skill was Garrincha most renowned?
A. Goalkeeping
B. Heading
C. Dribbling
D. Free kicks
Answer: C. Dribbling
Q23. What is another nickname given to Garrincha, meaning “Angel with Bent Legs”?
A. O Anjo de Pernas Tortas
B. O Rei do Futebol
C. A Alegria do Povo
D. O Pequeno Passaro
Answer: A. O Anjo de Pernas Tortas
Q24. How tall was Garrincha?
A. 1.60 m
B. 1.69 m
C. 1.75 m
D. 1.80 m
Answer: B. 1.69 m
Q25. What made Garrincha’s playing style unique despite his physical challenges?
A. His speed and agility
B. His strength in tackles
C. His accurate long passes
D. His exceptional dribbling and creativity
Answer: D. His exceptional dribbling and creativity
