Dondinho
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| Dondinho | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Ramos do Nascimento | |
| Date of birth | 1917 | |
| Place of birth | Campos Gerais, Brazil | |
| Date of death | 1996 (aged 78–79) | |
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1940 |
Atlético Mineiro Fluminense |
1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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João Ramos do Nascimento (1917 – 16 November 1996) was a Brazilian football player nicknamed Dondinho, the father of Brazil legend Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of clubs including Atlético Mineiro[2] and Fluminense.[3] He died on 16 November 1996 in São Paulo.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Pelé". Expert Football. http://expertfootball.com/players/pele/. Retrieved on 2008-06-25.
- ^ (Portuguese) "João Ramos do Nascimento "DONDINHO"". O Canto do Galo. 2008-06-06. http://100anosgalo.blogspot.com/2008/06/joo-ramos-do-nascimento-dondinho.html. Retrieved on 2008-06-25.
- ^ "Pelé". World Athletes. http://www.worldathletes.com/sports_biographies/Pele.htm. Retrieved on 2008-06-25.
- ^ "Dondinho Nascimento". IMDB. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1233639/bio. Retrieved on 2008-06-25.
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