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Maneca

Maneca with the Brazil national football team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name	Manuel Marinho Alves
Date of birth	(1926-01-28)January 28, 1926
Place of birth	Brazil
Date of death	July 14, 1961(1961-07-14) (aged 35)
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
	Galícia
	Vitória
	Vasco da Gama
	Bangu
National team
1950	Brazil	6	(2)
Honours Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Runner-up 1950 Brazil
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Manuel Marinho Alves, known to many as Maneca, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on January 28, 1926, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Maneca played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team. He played football from 1943 until 1957.

Maneca's Football Journey

Maneca played for several important football clubs during his career. He started with Galícia and then played for Vitória. Later, he became famous playing for Vasco da Gama. He also played for Bangu.

Club Achievements

Maneca helped his teams win many championships. With Vasco da Gama, he won the Rio de Janeiro State Championship four times. These wins happened in 1947, 1949, 1950, and 1952. He also won the South American Club Championship in 1948. This was a big achievement, showing he was one of the best players in South America.

Playing for Brazil

Maneca also represented his country, Brazil, on the national football team. He was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. This World Cup was held in Brazil, which made it very special for the players and fans. Maneca played in four games during the tournament and scored one goal. Brazil finished as the runner-up in that World Cup.

Maneca passed away on July 14, 1961. He is remembered as an important player in Brazilian football history.

See also

In Spanish: Maneca para niños