Maneca

Manuel Marinho Alves, best known as Maneca (January 28, 1926 – July 14, 1961)[1] was an association footballer in striker role. He was born in Salvador Bahia, Brazil.

For the genus of butterfly, see Maneca (butterfly).
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Marinho and the second or paternal family name is Alves.
Maneca
Maneca with the Brazil national football team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Manuel Marinho Alves
Date of birth (1926-01-28)January 28, 1926
Place of birth Brazil
Date of death July 14, 1961(1961-07-14) (aged 35)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Galícia
Vitória
Vasco da Gama
Bangu
International career
1950 Brazil 6 (2)
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Runner-up1950 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

During his career (1943–1957) he played for Galícia, Vitória, Vasco da Gama and Bangu. He won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships (1947, 1949, 1950 and 1952) and the South American Club Championship of 1948. For Brazilian team he participated in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, playing 4 games and scoring one goal.[2]

He died in July 14, 1961, after complications from attempted suicide, in his girlfriend's house, on June 28, 1961, by mercury cyanide poisoning.

Honours
Galicia
Vasco da Gama
Bahia
Brazil

References
  1. O GLOBO, July 14, 1961, pg. 16
  2. Maneca – FIFA competition record (archived)


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