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Mazinho

Mazinho in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Iomar do Nascimento
Date of birth	(1966-04-08) 8 April 1966 (age 59)
Place of birth	Santa Rita, Paraíba, Brazil
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder, full-back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1985–1990	Vasco da Gama	232	(16)
1990–1991	Lecce	34	(2)
1991–1992	Fiorentina	21	(0)
1992–1994	Palmeiras	127	(2)
1994–1996	Valencia	71	(0)
1996–2000	Celta Vigo	114	(8)
2000–2001	Elche	17	(0)
2001	Vitória	15	(0)
Total		631	(28)
International career
1989–1994	Brazil	35	(0)
Managerial career
2009	Aris
Medal record Men's Football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 1994 USA Copa América Winner 1989 Brazil Runner-up 1991 Chile Olympic Games Silver 1988 Seoul Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Iomar do Nascimento (born on 8 April 1966), known as Mazinho, is a famous Brazilian football player and manager. He mostly played as a defensive midfielder or a full-back. Mazinho is best known for being part of the Brazil team that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

He also won the 1989 Copa América and a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics. After his playing career, he had a short time as a manager for the Greek club Aris in 2009.

Playing for Clubs

Mazinho played for several football clubs during his career. In Brazil, he played for teams like Vasco da Gama, Palmeiras, and Vitória. He also played in Europe for clubs in Italy, such as Lecce and Fiorentina. Later, he moved to Spain to play for Valencia, Celta de Vigo, and Elche.

He started his career playing as a left-back. However, in the early 1990s, he moved to play in the midfield. Mazinho was very successful in Brazil, winning the Brazilian championship three times with Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras. He also received the "Brazilian Silver Ball" award in 1987 and 1988, which is a special award for top players.

Playing for Brazil

Mazinho played 35 games for the Brazil national team. His first game was in May 1989 against Peru. His last game was during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Brazil won this World Cup, and Mazinho was a key part of the team.

During the 1994 World Cup, Mazinho was part of a famous goal celebration. After a goal against the Netherlands, he joined Bebeto and Romário in a "three men and a baby" celebration. This was to celebrate Bebeto's newborn son. Mazinho also helped Brazil win the Copa América in 1989. At that time, he was playing as a full-back.

There was another player also nicknamed "Mazinho" who played for Brazil. To avoid confusion, that player, Waldemar Aureliano de Oliveira Filho, was sometimes called "Mazinho Oliveira" or "Mazinho II".

Life After Playing

In January 2009, Mazinho became the head coach for the Greek team Aris. He took over from another coach, Quique Hernández. However, Mazinho's time as a manager was short. He was replaced by Héctor Cúper in November 2009.

Family Life

Mazinho has two sons who are also famous football players. They are Thiago and Rafinha. His wife, Valéria Alcântara, was a professional volleyball player.

Achievements and Awards

Mazinho won many important titles and awards during his football career.

Club Honours

Vasco da Gama

• Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro State championship): 1987, 1988
• Brazilian championship: 1989
• Troféu Ramon de Carranza: 1987, 1988, 1989
• Taça Guanabara: 1986, 1987, 1990
• Taça Rio: 1988

Palmeiras

• Brazilian championship: 1993, 1994
• Campeonato Paulista (São Paulo State championship): 1993, 1994
• Rio – São Paulo Tournament: 1993

International Honours

Brazil

• FIFA World Cup: 1994
• Copa América: 1989

Individual Awards

• Placar Bola de Prata: 1987, 1988, 1989
• South American Player of the Year Silver Ball: 1989
• South American Team of the Year: 1989

See also

In Spanish: Mazinho para niños