| Chico Spina | |
| Fullname: | Manoel Francisco de Andrade Spina |
| Birth Date: | 16 June 1955 |
| Birth Place: | Porto Alegre, Brazil |
| Height: | 1.72 m |
| Position: | Forward |
| Youthyears1: | –1976 |
| Youthclubs1: | Grêmio |
| Years1: | 1976 |
| Years2: | 1977 |
| Years3: | 1977–1978 |
| Years4: | 1978–1980 |
| Years5: | 1980 |
| Years6: | 1981 |
| Years7: | 1981–1985 |
| Years8: | 1985 |
| Years9: | 1986 |
| Years10: | 1987–1988 |
| Years11: | 1988 |
| Pcupdate: | 17 January 2024 |
Manoel Francisco de Andrade Spina (born 16 June 1955), better known as Chico Spina, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Revealed at Grêmio, Chico Spina played for Avaí and Cruzeiro de Porto Alegre, before arriving at Internacional, where he was Brazilian champion in 1979. He also had notable spells at Atlético Mineiro and Paysandu.[1] After retiring, he defended the Brazil masters team, acting as an attacking duo with Pelé on several occasions.[2] [3]
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