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
Dondinho playing for Atletico Mineiro
Personal information
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

  1. "Pelé". Expert Football. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
  2. "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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