Mirandinha (footballer, born 1959) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Ernandi Lima da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Chaval, Ceará, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1978 | Ferroviario | ||
| 1978–1979 | Ponte Preta | ||
| 1979–1980 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1980–1982 | Botafogo | ||
| 1983–1984 | Náutico | ||
| 1985 | Portuguesa | ||
| 1986–1987 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1987–1989 | Newcastle United | 54 | (20) |
| 1989–1990 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1990 | Belenenses | 3 | (2) |
| 1991 | Corinthians | ||
| 1991 | Fortaleza | ||
| 1992 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 0 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | Bellmare Hiratsuka | 30 | (14) |
| 1995 | Fortaleza | ||
| International career | |||
| 1987 | Brazil | 4 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1996 | Ferroviario | ||
| 1997 | Botafogo-DF | ||
| 1998 | Hajer Club | ||
| 1999 | Goiânia | ||
| 1999 | Rio Negro | ||
| 1999–2000 | Al-Raed | ||
| 2000 | Nacional de Manaus | ||
| 2001 | Rio Negro | ||
| 2002 | Flamengo-PI | ||
| 2002 | Hajer Club | ||
| 2003 | Ríver | ||
| 2004 | Kedah FA | ||
| 2005 | Cascavel | ||
| 2006 | Libermorro | ||
| 2006 | Rio Negro | ||
| 2007–2008 | Libermorro | ||
| 2008 | Fortaleza | ||
| 2009–2010 | Hajer Club | ||
| 2010 | Parnahyba | ||
| 2010 | Ferroviario | ||
| 2012 | Maguary | ||
| 2015 | Al-Ahly Shendi | ||
| 2016 | Itapirense | ||
| 2017– | Genus | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francisco Ernandi Lima da Silva, known as Mirandinha, is a famous former football player from Brazil. He was born on July 2, 1959. Mirandinha played as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals.
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Mirandinha's Football Journey
Mirandinha started his football career in his home country, Brazil. He was born in Chaval, Ceará. He played for several Brazilian clubs, including Ferroviário, Ponte Preta, and Botafogo. He became well-known for his skills on the field.
Playing in England
In 1987, Mirandinha made history! He signed with Newcastle United in England. He was the first ever Brazilian player to play professional football in England. This was a big moment for football. He played for Newcastle United for two years, from 1987 to 1989. He scored 20 goals in 54 games for the club.
Back to Brazil and Beyond
After his time in England, Mirandinha returned to Brazil to play for Palmeiras again. He also played for a short time in Portugal with Belenenses. In 1991, he joined Corinthians and even scored two goals in the 1991 Copa Libertadores, which is a very important South American football tournament.
Later in his career, Mirandinha also played in Japan for teams like Shimizu S-Pulse and Shonan Bellmare. He had a long and exciting career playing football in different countries.
Mirandinha's International Games
Mirandinha also played for his country, the Brazilian national team. He played in four international matches in 1987. He scored one goal for Brazil against England in a game that ended in a 1-1 draw. Playing for your country is a huge honor for any footballer!
After His Playing Days
After Mirandinha stopped playing professional football, he continued to be involved in the sport. He worked as a director for a football club called Maguary in 2013. In 2014, he became the manager of the Castelão stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil. This stadium was one of the places where games were played during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a massive global football event!
See also
In Spanish: Mirandinha para niños
