Neca (footballer, born 1950)

Antônio Rodrigues Filho (born 15 April 1950), better known as Neca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1][2][3][4]

Neca
Personal information
Full name Antônio Rodrigues Filho
Date of birth (1950-04-15) 15 April 1950 (age 74)
Place of birth Rio Grande, Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–1967 Rio Grande
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1968 Rio Grande
1968–1974 Esportivo
1974 Goiás
1975–1976 Grêmio 108 (59)
1976 Corinthians 22 (10)
1977 Cruzeiro 45 (18)
1977–1979 São Paulo 107 (29)
1980 America-RJ
1980 Taubaté
1981–1984 São Paulo-RS
1984–1985 Rio-Grandense
1986 São Paulo-RS
International career
1976 Brazil 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2023

Career

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A midfielder of great quality, he emerged in football in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, being hired in 1968 by Grêmio. Despite his talent, he did not win titles at the club, and soon went to Corinthians and then to Cruzeiro, where he became state champion in 1976.[5] title In 1977, at São Paulo FC, he became Brazilian champion.[6]

International career

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For Brazil national team, Neca played 3 official matches and scored one goal.[7]

No. Cap Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 1 19 May 1976 Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil   Argentina 2–0 2–0 Taça do Atlântico / Copa Roca [7][8]

Honours

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Esportivo
Cruzeiro
São Paulo

References

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  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Que fim levou? Neca". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Neca, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Antônio Rodrigues Filho". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Antônio Rodrigues Filho". Cruzeiropédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Neca… um perseguido lembrado na seleção". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 29 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1976-1977". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Brazil v Argentina, 19 May 1976". 11v11. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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