Ubirajara Alcântara

Ubirajara da Silva Alcântara (born 27 February 1946), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career
Trained in Flamengo's youth sectors, he played for the club from 1966 to 1973. He also played for Fluminense de Feira, Avaí, Olaria, Botafogo and Itabaiana.

On 19 September 1970 scored a goal from his own penalty area, in the match against Madureira valid for 1970 Campeonato Carioca. The goal became known as the "Goal of the Howling Winds" ("Gol dos ventos uivantes"), due to the interference of the wind in the feat.

After retiring, he graduated in advertising and marketing. He lived in the USA for years and is fluent in English.

Honours

 * Flamengo
 * Campeonato Carioca: 1972
 * Taça Guanabara: 1970, 1972
 * Torneio do Povo: 1972


 * Fluminense de Feira
 * Campeonato Baiano: 1969


 * Avaí
 * Campeonato Catarinense: 1973


 * Botafogo
 * Taça Augusto Pereira da Mota: 1975


 * Itabaiana
 * Campeonato Sergipano: 1980