Dondinho
Brazilian footballer (1917–1996)
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 (respected teacher) and trainer of Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of clubs including Fluminense and had also an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.[2]
Personal information | |||
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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 | |||
1940 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
1940–1942 | Atlético Três Corações | ||
1942–1944 | Fluminense | ||
1944 | São Lourenço-MG | ||
1944–1946 | Fluminense | ||
1946–1952 | Bauru | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
References
change- ↑ "Pelé". Expert Football. Retrieved 25 June 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "João Ramos do Nasciment"DONDINHO"" (in Portuguese). O Canto do Galo. 6 June 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2008.