Osman Medeiros

Osman Medeiros (1896 – 1929), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career
A midfielder, Osman began his career at SC Americano in 1912. With the club's dissolution the following year, he went to America, a team he played for until 1919, when he left the football to embark on a military career.

International career
Osman played in just one match for the Brazil national team, the first in history, against Exeter City, 21 July 1914.

Honours

 * America
 * Campeonato Carioca: 1916

Death
Osman was killed with a shot in the chest when breaking up a fight in the city of Curitiba, between police officers and people protesting against the milk coffee politics.