Marcelino (footballer) explained

Marcelino
Fullname:Marcelino Paz do Nascimento
Birth Date:28 January 1939
Birth Place:Carinhanha, Brazil
Death Place:Montes Claros, Brazil
Position:Defender
Years1:1960–1966
Caps1:239
Goals1:1
Pcupdate:29 May 2024

Marcelino Paz do Nascimento (28 January 1939 – 18 March 2002), simply known as Marcelino, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

A player with great physical ability, Marcelino began his career at Cassimiro de Abreu, from Montes Claros. He played for Atlético Mineiro from 1960 to 1966, being state champion twice and playing 239 matches for the club.[1]

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

1962, 1963

Death

Marcelino died of prostate cancer, aged 63, on 18 March 2002 in the city of Montes Claros.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marcelino Paz do Nascimento . Galo Digital . 30 May 2024 . pt.
  2. Web site: Morre Marcelino, ex-jogador do Atlético . GloboEsporte . 18 March 2002 . 30 May 2024 . pt.