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Dondinho

Brazilian footballer (1917-1996)

  • Fame58.8
  • Momentum14.0
  • Wikipedia47.4K
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Lived 1917–1996, aged 79Brazil
Brazil flagBrazilFootballersFootball / Soccer Player
  • Wikipedia
    18 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1917–1996
    Aged 79
  • Known for
    Pelé Forever
    2004
Summary
Updated 2026-07-18

João Ramos do Nascimento, nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. He was the father, mentor and trainer of Pelé. During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of clubs, including Atlético Mineiro. He became known as "Maleável" due to his ability to score headers.

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  • Bauru Atlético Clube
    1946–1952
  • Clube Atlético Mineiro
    1942–1942
  • Clube Atlético Mineiro
    1940–1940
  • Fluminense F.C.
  • CR Vasco da Gama
19401952
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1942–194210
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58.8
Composite of search demand, mentions, audience & graph footprint.
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Momentum14.0
Historical17.2
Now attention22.1
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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