Atletico Mineiro had its first foreign player in 1915. Cuthbert, Rose, and Dionísio Beltrane were the pioneers to wear the alvinegra shirt.

Who were the first foreign players?

Cuthbert and Rose, English, and Dionísio Beltrane, Italian, formed the first batch of foreigners in the club.

The historical context

Football in Belo Horizonte was still incipient in 1915, but Atletico Mineiro was already consolidating as a protagonist.

The importance of the first foreigners

Cuthbert, Rose, and Dionísio Beltrane symbolize the international character of Galo. They opened the way for the presence of foreigners in the club. | Player | Nationality | Year | | --- | --- | --- | | Cuthbert | English | 1915 | | Rose | English | 1915 | | Dionísio Beltrane | Italian | 1915 | The legacy of these players is in the condition of pioneers. They were the ones who influenced the history of Atletico Mineiro.