Jeferson da Conceição Gonçalves (born 5 October 1989) is a Brazilian Paralympic 5-a-side football player.[1][2]
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| Full name | Jeferson da Conceição Gonçalves | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 October 1989 (age 35) Candeias, Bahia, Brazil | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | Brazil | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Blind football (5-a-side football) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life
Jefinho was born in 1989 in Candeias, Brazil.[3] He became blind at the age of seven after suffering from glaucoma.[4][5]
Career
Jefinho has been regarded as one of the best blind football players worldwide.[6] He debuted for the Brazil national blind football team in 2006 at the age of fourteen.[7]
He was selected to play at the Rio Parapan American Games and the Beijing Paralympic Games in 2007 and 2008 respectively where he won gold medals at both events.[8]
At London 2012, Jefinho, or the “Paralympic Pelé” as he is sometimes known, also starred in the final, as Brazil beat France 2-0.[9]
In 2014, Jefinho was one of the best players of the tournament at the 2014 World Championships where Brazil retained its world title with a win over Argentina.
Style of play
Jefinho is known for his speed.[10]
Personal life
Jefinho is nicknamed the "Paralympic Pelé" after Brazil international Pelé.[11][12]
References
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