Garrincha was born on October 28, 1933 in Magé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as Manoel Francisco dos Santos. He was an actor, known for Pele, Garincha, Dieux du Bresil ,Garrincha; was a player of brazilian national team, he was played in national time since 1955-1966 and scored 12 goals on his 50 national team appearanceIn 1958, 1962 and 1966, Garrincha won the FIFA World Cup with the Brazil national team in 2010 he was got Respect award of Football's Greatest in Brazil.
Garrincha lost control over his life as he spiraled into Alcoholism. He killed his mother-in-law in a car crash in 1969, and separated from Soares in 1977 after attacking her in a drunken rage.
His nickname (Garrincha) In Brazil means "House Sparrow".
Great Brazilian football player, best known for his outstanding dribbling.
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
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| 1953–1965 | Botafogo | 236 | (85) |
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| 1966 | Corinthians | 4 | (0) |
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| 1967 | portuguesa carioca | 0 | (0) |
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| 1968 | Atletico Junior | 1 | (0) |
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| 1968–1969 | Flamengo | 4 | (0) |
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| 1972 | Olaria | 8 | (0) |
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Spouse
| Elza soares | (March 1966 - 1977) (divorced) (6 children) |
| Nair Marques | (1952 - 1965) (divorced) (8 children) |
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Personal Quotes
The ball is like a woman. You must woo it, be tender to it. If you are, it will always come back to you. It will always want to be near.
Death
He died on January 20, 1983 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.
By Zakaria Mtandi.
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