Dondinho
Brazilian footballer (1917–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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João Ramos do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996), nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. He was the father, mentor and trainer of Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of clubs including Atlético Mineiro.[2] He became known as "Maleável" due to his ability to score headers.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ramos and the second or paternal family name is Nascimento.
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Full name | João Ramos do Nascimento | ||
Date of birth | 2 October 1917 | ||
Place of birth | Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 16 November 1996 (aged 79) | ||
Place of death | São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
1933–1935 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Yuracan-MG | |||
Hepacaré [pt] | |||
1940 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
1940–1942 | Atlético Três Corações [pt] | ||
1942–1944 | Fluminense-MG | ||
1944 | São Lourenço-MG | ||
1944–1946 | Fluminense-MG | ||
1946–1952 | Bauru | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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