Mazinho facts for kids
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Mazinho in 2019
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| Full name | Iomar do Nascimento | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 8 April 1966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Santa Rita, Paraíba, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder, full-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1989–1994 | Brazil | 35 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2009 | Aris | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Iomar do Nascimento (born on April 8, 1966), known as Mazinho, is a Brazilian football manager and former player. He was a talented player who mostly played as a defensive midfielder or a full-back. After his playing days, Mazinho also worked as a manager for a short time. He coached the Greek club Aris in 2009.
Mazinho played 35 games for the Brazilian national team. He helped his country win the 1989 Copa América and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He also earned a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics. He was part of the Brazilian squads for the 1990 World Cup and 1991 Copa América too.
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Mazinho's Club Career Highlights
Mazinho played for several football clubs during his career. In his home country of Brazil, he played for teams like Vasco da Gama, Palmeiras, and Vitória. He also played in Europe for clubs such as Lecce and Fiorentina in Italy. Later, he moved to Spain to play for Valencia, Celta de Vigo, and Elche.
When he first started playing, Mazinho was a left-back. But in the early 1990s, he changed his position to play in the midfield. This change allowed him to use his skills in a new way.
Mazinho had a very successful club career. He won the Brazilian championship three times. He won it once with Vasco da Gama and twice with Palmeiras. These were big achievements in Brazilian football. He also received the Brazilian Silver Ball award in 1987 and 1988, which recognized him as one of the best players in the league.
Playing for the Brazilian National Team
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.
Winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 World Cup was a huge moment for Mazinho and Brazil. Brazil went on to win the entire tournament! During the quarter-final match against the Netherlands, Mazinho was part of a famous goal celebration. He joined his teammates Bebeto and Romário in the "three men and a baby" celebration. This happened after Bebeto scored a goal, and they pretended to rock a baby to celebrate the birth of Bebeto's son.
Other International Successes
Before the World Cup, Mazinho also helped Brazil win the Copa América in 1989. At that time, he was still playing as a full-back.
It's interesting to note that there was another player also nicknamed "Mazinho" who played for Brazil. His full name was Waldemar Aureliano de Oliveira Filho. To avoid confusion, he was often called "Mazinho Oliveira" or "Mazinho II."
Mazinho's Coaching Experience
In January 2009, Mazinho became the head coach for the Greek football club Aris. He took over from the Spanish coach Quique Hernández. However, Mazinho's time as coach was short. In November 2009, he was replaced by another coach, Héctor Cúper, who had previously coached Valencia.
Mazinho's Family Life
Mazinho has two sons who have also become famous football players. They are Thiago and Rafinha. Both of his sons have played for top clubs in Europe and for national teams. Mazinho's wife, Valéria, was also an athlete; she was a volleyball player.
Mazinho's Major Achievements and Awards
Mazinho had a very successful career, winning many titles and awards.
Club Trophies
- 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 Trophies
- 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
Images for kids
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Mazinho in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Mazinho para niños
