Marcelino (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcelino Paz do Nascimento | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Carinhanha, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 18 March 2002 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Montes Claros, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cassimiro de Abreu-MG | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1966 | Atlético Mineiro | 239 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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[edit]
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[edit]
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1962, 1963
Death[edit]
Marcelino died of prostate cancer, aged 63, on 18 March 2002 in the city of Montes Claros.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Marcelino Paz do Nascimento". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ^ "Morre Marcelino, ex-jogador do Atlético". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 18 March 2002. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
External links[edit]
- Marcelino at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)