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 | |||
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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
editNelsinho 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
edit- Athletico Paranaense
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1970[4]
- Barcelona
- Emelec
- Individual
- 1972 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A top scorer: 15 goals[5]
References
edit- ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Nelsinho". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ Wendy Cordero. "Emelec Campeón Ecuatoriano de Fútbol 1979" (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ Marcos Guérios (10 May 2019). "A incrível conquista de 1970". tretis.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Goleadores de la Serie A de Ecuador 1957-2018". Mi Fútbol Ecuatoriano (in Spanish). 2 February 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
External links
edit- Nelsinho at ogol.com.br