Seven-Goal Scoring Lead
Scores seven times for Brazil to finish as the leading marksman in France.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Leonidas da Silva Biography and Timeline
Follow Leonidas da Silva through 2 dated historical records for Brazil.
Leonidas da Silva, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1938–1938Years on this page
1938
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Claims the FIFA World Cup top-scorer award with 7 goals while representing Brazil. The season is distinguished by his attacking displays in Brazil’s run to third place.
Records, sources and methodology
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