Manoel Francisco de Andrade Spina (born 16 June 1955), better known as Chico Spina, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manoel Francisco de Andrade Spina | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1955 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1976 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976 | Grêmio | ||
| 1977 | Avaí | ||
| 1977–1978 | Cruzeiro-RS | ||
| 1978–1980 | Internacional | ||
| 1980 | Paysandu | ||
| 1981 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 1981–1985 | Paysandu | ||
| 1985 | Aimoré | ||
| 1986 | Noroeste | ||
| 1987–1988 | Inter de Limeira | ||
| 1988 | XV de Piracicaba | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 January 2024 | |||
Career
editRevealed at Grêmio, Chico Spina played for Avaí and Cruzeiro de Porto Alegre, before arriving at Internacional, where he was Brazilian champion in 1979. He also had notable spells at Atlético Mineiro and Paysandu.[1] After retiring, he defended the Brazil masters team, acting as an attacking duo with Pelé on several occasions.[2][3]
Honours
edit- Internacional
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1981
- Paysandu
- Campeonato Paraense: 1981
References
edit- ^ "Chico Spina é homenageado pelo Paysandu". Paysandu SC (in Portuguese). 8 December 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "7 curiosidades sobre o antigo jogador Chico Spina". Portal do Colorado (in Portuguese). 10 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Chico Spina". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
External links
edit- Chico Spina at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
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