Jurandir (footballer, born 1951)

Jurandir de Andrade Arrué (11 September 1951 – 26 June 2019), simply known as Jurandir, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left winger.

Career
Jurandir stood out for his physical vigor and marking ability, something rare for Brazilian wingers at the time. He started his career at EC Novo Hamburgo and played for SER Caxias before arriving at Grêmio in 1978, where he was state champion twice and Brazilian champion. He fought historic duels against Paulo Roberto Falcão, playing 112 matches for the club. He also played for CD Águila from El Salvador and other clubs in the southern region.

Jurandir also made 3 appearances for the Brazil national team in total, during the 1960 Panamerican Championship.

Honours

 * Grêmio
 * Campeonato Brasileiro: 1981
 * Campeonato Gaúcho: 1979, 1980

Death
Jurandir died on 26 June 2019 at Santa Clara Hospital, Porto Alegre, victim of liver cancer.