Osni Fontan Explained

Fontan
Fullname:Osni Fontan
Birth Date:17 February 1948
Birth Place:Joinville, Brazil
Position:Forward
Years1:1968–1975
Years2:1976–1978
Manageryears1:2016–2023
Managerclubs1:Joinville (coordinator)
Pcupdate:22 March 2024

Osni Fontan (born 17 February 1948), simply known as Fontan, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

A striker, Fontan played for Caxias FC from 1968 to 1975 when, in 1976, he saw the club merge with América to give rise to Joinville EC. He was the first captain of the new club, first number 10, and the team's top scorer, becoming the first great idol in Joinville's history when he became two-time state champion.[1] [2] After retiring, he still worked at the club in various roles, being football coordinator from 2016 to 2023.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Honours

Joinville

1976, 1978

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Santa Catarina State Championship - List of Topscorers . RSSSF Brazil . 22 March 2024.
  2. Web site: JEC 40 anos: a história de Osni Fontan, o ex-capitão que entrou na primeira partida da história . nd+ . 8 January 2016 . 22 March 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Solução caseira: JEC aposta em ídolo Osni Fontan para cargo no futebol . GloboEsporte . 19 September 2016 . 22 March 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: Ídolo do JEC, Osni Fontan é desligado do clube ‘em silêncio’ . Esporte Joinville . 1 February 2023 . 22 March 2024 . pt.
  5. Web site: Após três décadas, ex-jogador e funcionário deixa o JEC . O Município Joinville . 2 February 2023 . 22 March 2024 . pt.
  6. Web site: Ídolos da história do Joinville, Fontan e Nardela serão homenageados com honraria . Polidoro Júnior . 31 July 2019 . 24 March 2024 . pt.