Brazilian footballer
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]
Career
Nelsinho 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
- Athletico Paranaense
- Barcelona
- Emelec
- Individual
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