Dondinho

João Ramos do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996), nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. He was the father, mentor and trainer of Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of clubs including Fluminense and had also an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.[2]

Dondinho
Dondinho playing for Atletico Mineiro, c. 1941
Personal information
Full name João Ramos do Nascimento
Date of birth 2 October 1917
Place of birth Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date of death 16 November 1996 (aged 79)
Place of death São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1933–1935 Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Yuracan-MG
Hepacaré
1940 Atlético Mineiro
1940–1942 Atlético Três Corações
1942–1944 Fluminense
1944 São Lourenço-MG
1944–1946 Fluminense
1946–1952 Bauru
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

  1. "Pelé". Expert Football. Retrieved 25 June 2008.
  2. "João Ramos do Nasciment"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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