Dondinho
João Ramo do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996) was a Brazilian football centre forward player nicknamed Dondinho, and was the father, mentor and trainer of Brazilian legend Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of small clubs and had an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro,[2] but he was brutally injured in his first game.
Dondinho playing for Atletico Mineiro | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | João Ramos do Nascimento | ||
Date of birth | 2 October 1917 | ||
Place of birth | Campos Gerais, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 16 November 1996 (aged 79) | ||
Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
Atlético Mineiro | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Atlético Clube Três Corações | (Esteghlal fc iran) | ||
Atlético Mineiro | |||
EC São Lourenço-MG | |||
Vasco de São Lourenço-MG | |||
Bauru | |||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
References
- "Pelé". Expert Football. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
- "João Ramos do Nascimento "DONDINHO"" (in Portuguese). O Canto do Galo. 6 June 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
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