 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-MG | ||
| 1944 | São Lourenço-MG | ||
| 1944–1946 | Fluminense-MG | ||
| 1946–1952 | Bauru | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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 Atlético Mineiro.[2] He became known as "Maleável" due to his ability to score headers.
- ^ "Pelé". Expert Football. Retrieved 25 June 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "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.