Nelsinho (footballer, born 1945)
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Nelson Matilde Miranda (born 16 March 1945 in Nova Lima), better known as Nelsinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder and forward.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nelson Matilde Miranda | ||
| Date of birth | 16 March 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Nova Lima, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1966 | Guarani | ||
| 1967–1970 | São Paulo | 71 | (16) |
| 1970 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 1971–1978 | Barcelona | ||
| 1978–1979 | Emelec | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 October 2023 | |||
Career
Nelsinho is one of the 11 players "immortalized" in Campinas after Guarani beat Pelé's Santos FC by 5–1 in 1964. In Ecuadorian football, he earned the nickname 'Jinete Nelsinho' due to his bold style of play. He was Ecuadorian champion for the two big clubs in Guayaquil, and top scorer in the competition in 1972.[3]
Honours
- Athletico Paranaense
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1970[4]
- Barcelona
- Emelec
- Individual
- 1972 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A top scorer: 15 goals[5]
References
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