Nivaldo (footballer, born 1968)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nivaldo Soares de Oliveira Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1993 | Náutico | ||
| 1994–1995 | Sport | ||
| 1995–1996 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1996–1997 | Atlético-MG | ||
| 1998–1999 | Villa Nova | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nivaldo Soares de Oliveira Filho (born 5 February 1968) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for Villa Nova.
Career[edit]
He started his career with the Brazilian side Náutico, helping the club win the state league.[1] On 18 October 1989, he scored the fastest goal in Brazilian top flight history eight seconds after kick-off during a 3–2 win over Atlético-MG.[2]
Post-playing career[edit]
After retiring from professional football, Nivaldo worked at a laundry.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Nivaldo is married and has children.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Nivaldo recorda quando dividia quitinete com Ronaldo Fenômeno" [Nivaldo remembers when he shared a studio apartment with Ronaldo Fenômeno]. Meionorte (in Portuguese). 22 October 2020.
- ^ Ana Beatriz Venceslau (27 January 2007). "Há 30 anos,Nivaldo entrava para a história com o gol mais rápido do Campeonato Brasileiro" [30 years ago, Nivaldo made history with the fastest goal in the Brazilian Championship]. Super Esportes (in Portuguese).
- ^ Elton de Castro (11 December 2011). "Do estrelato ao ostracismo: a vida do ex-atacante do Náutico, Nivaldo" [From stardom to ostracism: the life of former Náutico striker, Nivaldo]. Globo (in Portuguese).
- ^ Marcelo Cavalcante (19 October 2021). "Autor do gol mais rápido da história do Brasileirão é homenageado no interior de Pernambuco; saiba quem foi" [Author of the fastest goal in the history of the Brasileirão is honored in the interior of Pernambuco; know who it was]. Jornal do Commercio (in Portuguese).
  | This biographical article related to association football in Brazil is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |