Garrincha

Soccer Player

Birthday October 28, 1933

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

DEATH DATE Jan 20, 1983 (49)

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About

Forward who starred on Botafogo from 1953 to 1965, scoring 232 goals in 581 matches. He was a member of the Brazilian national team from 1955 to 1966. He played on 6 different teams throughout his professional career. 

Before Fame

He had to overcome several deformities at birth, including a curved spine and a bent leg. 

Trivia

His name was placed on the home-team locker room in Rio de Janeiro's Estadio do Maracana soccer stadium. He was involved in multiple serious car accidents throughout his life. 

Family Life

His father was an alcoholic, a problem with which he also struggled. 

Associated With

When he and Pele were both in the lineup, the Brazilian national team never lost a game in international play.