Jefinho (Paralympic footballer)

Jeferson da Conceição Gonçalves (born 5 October 1989) is a Brazilian Paralympic and blind footballer.[1][2]

Early life

Jefinho was born in 1989 in Candeias, Brazil.[3] He became blind at the age of seven after suffering from glaucoma.[4]

Career

Jefinho has been regarded as one of the best blind football players worldwide.[5] He debuted for the Brazil national blind football team at the age of fourteen.[6]

Style of play

Jefinho is known for his speed.[7]

Personal life

Jefinho is nicknamed the "Paralympic Pele" after Brazil international Pele.[8]

References
  1. "Meet Jefinho: The 'Paralympic Pele' who has fired Brazil to the brink of 5-a-side glory in Rio". Mirror.
  2. "Paralympic Pele: Brazil hails blind soccer star". USA TODAY.
  3. Santos, Sonilton (September 16, 2021). "Pentacampeão paralímpico do futebol de cinco, candeiense Jefinho completa 15 anos de atuação com a verde e amarela". destaque1.com.
  4. "Recuperado, Jefinho vive expectativa de disputar quinta Paralimpíada pelo Brasil". CBDV.
  5. "Jefinho se prepara para o tri paraolímpico no Rio". uol.com.br.
  6. "Jefinho, el 'Pelé paralímpico' ciego que ya tiene cuatro oros consecutivos". marca.com.
  7. "Jefinho: el 'Pelé paralímpico'". marca.com.
  8. "Jefinho, el crack que ganó todo y quiere más". International Paralympic Committee.
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