Chiquinho Pastor Explained

Chiquinho Pastor
Fullname:Francisco de Jesus Fernandes
Birth Date:21 August 1946
Birth Place:Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Death Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:–1952
Years1:1964–1971
Years2:1971–1974
Caps2:112
Goals2:0
Years3:1974
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Years4:1975
Nationalyears1:1973
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:26 June 2024

Francisco de Jesus Fernandes (21 August 1946 – 14 April 2010), better known as Chiquinho Pastor, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

A defender, Chiquinho Pastor played most of his career at Botafogo, being part of the team's squad in the 1960s, being twice state champion and the Taça Brasil champion in 1968. He also played for Flamengo, where he made 112 appearances and won two more titles,[1] and for Grêmio in 1974, playing 27 matches. He returned to Botafogo in 1975 where he retired.[2]

He played in 1973 for two matches for the Brazil national team, against Algeria and Bolivia.[3]

Personal life

Chiquinho is brother of the also footballer Cafuringa. He received the nickname "Pastor" because he was a reverend of the World Messianic Church of Brazil (IMMB).[4]

Honours

Botafogo

1967, 1968

1968

1968

Flamengo

1972, 1974

1972, 1973

Death

Chiquinho Pastor died in São Paulo, 14 April 2010, as a result of a generalized infection.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Chiquinho Pastor) . Flaestatística . 26 June 2024 . pt.
  2. Web site: Que fim levou? Chiquinho Pastor . Terceiro Tempo . 26 June 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Jorgadores Imortais: Chiquinho . CBF . 21 August 2015 . 26 June 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: EM NOME DE DEUS . Jornal de Brasília . 7 January 2024 . 26 June 2024 . pt.
  5. Web site: Morre em São Paulo Chiquinho Pastor, ex-zagueiro de Botafogo, Flamengo e Grêmio . GloboEsporte . 14 April 2010 . 26 June 2024 . pt.