Maneca

Manuel Marinho Alves, best known as Maneca (January 28, 1926 June 28, 1961)[1] was an association footballer in striker role. He was born in Salvador Bahia, Brazil.

Maneca
Personal information
Full name Manuel Marinho Alves
Date of birth (1926-01-28)January 28, 1926
Place of birth Brazil
Date of death June 28, 1961(1961-06-28) (aged 35)
Playing position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Galícia
Vitória
Vasco da Gama
Bangu
National team
Brazil
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

During his career (19431957) he played for Galícia, Vitória, Vasco da Gama and Bangu. He won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships (1947, 1949, 1950 and 1952) and the South American Club Championship of 1948. For Brazilian team he participated in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, playing 4 games and scoring one goal.[2]

He committed suicide in his girlfriend's house, in June 28, 1961, by mercury cyanide poisoning.

References

  1. CBF profile
  2. ManecaFIFA competition record
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