King (footballer, born 1917) explained

King
Fullname:Nivacir Innocêncio Fernandes
Birth Date:6 January 1917
Birth Place:Curitiba, Brazil
Death Place:Unknown
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1932–1933
Clubs1:Elite-PR
Years2:1934–1935
Years3:1936–1938
Years4:1938
Years5:1939–1947
Years6:1948–1949
Pcupdate:10 June 2023

Nivacir Innocêncio Fernandes was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for São Paulo FC from 1936 to 1947, making a total of 203 appearances, being considered the first great goalkeeper in the club's history.[1] [2]

His nickname derives from the King Kong (1933 film), since his hands were so big that he could hold the ball in just one hand.[3]

Personal life

King is the young brother of the also footballer Teleco. The date and place of his death are unknown.[4]

Honours

São Paulo

1943, 1945, 1946

1944

1943

1940

XV de Piracicaba

1948

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Todos os Jogadores . SPFCpédia . 10 June 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Grandes Ídolos . São Paulo FC . 10 June 2023 . pt.
  3. Book: Almanaque do São Paulo . Alexandre . da Costa . 2004 . pt . Editora Abril.
  4. Web site: Que fim levou? King . Terceiro Tempo . 10 June 2023 . pt.