Manu (footballer, born 1966)

João Manuel Rocha Monteiro Corrêa (born 8 April 1966), better known as Manu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.[1][2]

Manu
Personal information
Full name João Manuel Rocha Monteiro Corrêa
Date of birth (1966-04-08) 8 April 1966 (age 58)
Place of birth Brasília, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
–1986 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1990 São Paulo 76 (14)
1987Internacional (loan)
1988Juventus-SP (loan)
1988Bangu (loan)
1989América de Natal (loan)
1991–1996 União da Madeira
1995Chaves (loan)
1996Espinho (loan)
1997–1999 Académico de Viseu
1998Imortal (loan)
2000 São José-RS
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2023

Career

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Revealed in the youth sectors of São Paulo FC, he was Brazilian champion and São Paulo champion for the club. After being loaned out a few times, he transferred to Portuguese football, at União da Madeira, where he played most of his career. His last club before retiring was EC São José de Porto Alegre.[3]

Honours

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São Paulo
União da Madeira
  • Taça da Madeira: 1992–93

References

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  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Que fim levou? Manu". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. ^ "O "menudo" Manu está de volta ao Passo d'Areia". EC São José (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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