Adão Nunes Dornelles facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adão Nunes Dornelles | ||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 30 August 1991 (aged 68) | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1943-1951 | Internacional | ||
| 1951-1953 | Flamengo | ||
| 1953-1957 | XV Novembro-Jaú | ||
| National team | |||
| Brazil | |||
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Adão Nunes Dornelles (born April 2, 1923 – died August 30, 1991), known as Adãozinho, was a famous Brazilian football player. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals. Adãozinho was known for his skills on the field. He played for several important clubs in Brazil and also represented his country, Brazil, on the national team.
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Adãozinho's Football Journey
Adãozinho started his professional football career in 1943. He played for some of Brazil's biggest clubs.
Playing for Internacional
His first major club was Internacional. He played there from 1943 to 1951. During his time at Internacional, he became a well-known player. He helped his team win several championships.
Moving to Flamengo
After leaving Internacional, Adãozinho joined Flamengo in 1951. He played for Flamengo until 1953. Flamengo is one of the most popular football clubs in Brazil. Adãozinho continued to show his talent as a goal-scorer during his time there.
Later Career at XV de Novembro-Jaú
From 1953 to 1957, Adãozinho played for XV Novembro-Jaú. This was another important part of his career. He continued to play at a high level until he retired from professional football.
Playing for Brazil
Adãozinho also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. Representing your country is a big achievement for any football player.
The 1950 FIFA World Cup
He was part of the Brazilian squad for the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This World Cup was very special because it was held in Brazil. Being chosen to play in a World Cup, especially one in your home country, is a dream for many athletes. Adãozinho was one of the talented players who aimed to bring the trophy home for Brazil.
See also
In Spanish: Adãozinho para niños
