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 Brazilian legend Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of small clubs and had an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.[2]

This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Ramos and the second or paternal family name is Nascimento.
Dondinho
Dondinho playing for Atletico Mineiro, c. 1944
Personal information
Full name João Ramos do Nascimento
Date of birth 2 October 1917
Place of birth Campos Gerais, Brazil
Date of death 16 November 1996 (aged 79)
Place of death São Paulo, Brazil
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Atlético Clube Três Corações
Atlético Mineiro
EC São Lourenço-MG
Vasco de São Lourenço-MG
Bauru
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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