Dondinho
 Dondinho playing for Atletico Mineiro, c. 1944 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Ramos do Nascimento | ||
| Date of birth | 2 October 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Campos Gerais, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 16 November 1996 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlético Mineiro | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Atlético Clube Três Corações | |||
| Atlético Mineiro | |||
| EC São Lourenço-MG | |||
| Vasco de São Lourenço-MG | |||
| Bauru | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
João Ramos do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996),[citation needed] nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. He was the father, mentor and trainer of Brazilian legend Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of small clubs and had an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.[2]
References
- ^ "Pelé". Expert Football. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
- ^ "João Ramos do Nascimento "DONDINHO"" (in Portuguese). O Canto do Galo. 6 June 2008. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
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