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]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ramos and the second or paternal family name is Nascimento.
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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