Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas won its first title in 1907 with a Scottish player in the squad. Hugh Frederick Millar was the right winger who participated in the Carioca campaign.
Who was Hugh Frederick Millar?
Millar was born in Scotland in February 1886 and moved to Brazil, where he became a right winger for Botafogo.
The first title of Botafogo
The first title of Botafogo was the 1907 Carioca Championship, which was only recognized decades later, in 1996.
The relationship between Botafogo and Scotland
The relationship between Botafogo and Scotland began long before Jairzinho's decisive goal in 1972. Millar was the first Scottish player to play for the Brazilian club.
| Year | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1907 | Carioca Championship | Tied in points with Fluminense |
| 1910 | Carioca Championship | Won 6-1 over Fluminense |
