1933 - 1983
Garrincha Brazilian Football
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Garrincha dating history
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Garrincha was previously married to Elza Soares.
About
Brazilian Footballer Garrincha was born Manuel Francisco dos Santos on 28th October, 1933 in Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and passed away on 19th Jan 1983 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil aged 49. He is most remembered for He is regarded by many in the sport to be the best dribbler in football history.. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Garrincha is a member of the following lists: 1933 births, 1983 deaths and Deaths from cirrhosis.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
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Details
| First Name |
Garrincha
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| Full Name at Birth |
Manuel Francisco dos Santos
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| Birthday |
28th October, 1933
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| Birthplace |
Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Died |
19th January, 1983
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| Place of Death |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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| Height |
5' 6½" (169 cm)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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| Nationality |
Brazilian
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| Occupation |
Football
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| Claim to Fame |
He is regarded by many in the sport to be the best dribbler in football history.
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Manuel Francisco dos Santos (28 October 1933 – 20 January 1983), nicknamed Mané Garrincha, best known as simply Garrincha (Portuguese pronunciation: "little bird"), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest dribblers of all time, and by some, the greatest dribbler ever. Garrincha is extremely popular in Brazil. He is also regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
