Nelsinho (footballer, born 1962) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nélson Luís Kerchner | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| São Paulo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1992 | São Paulo | 134 | (1) |
| 1991 | → Flamengo (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 1992 | Corinthians | 11 | (0) |
| 1993–1995 | Kashiwa Reysol | 86 | (16) |
| International career | |||
| 1987–1990 | Brazil | 17 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2004 | Inter de Limeira | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Nélson Luís Kerchner (born on December 31, 1962, in São Paulo, Brazil), known by his nickname Nelsinho, is a former Brazilian football player. He played as a defender. Nelsinho was part of the Brazilian national team. He even played in the 1987 Copa América tournament.
Who is Nelsinho?
Nelsinho was a talented football player from Brazil. He was born in São Paulo. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He had a long and successful career. He played for several big clubs in Brazil. Later, he also played in Japan.
Playing for Brazil
Nelsinho proudly represented his country, Brazil. He played for the national team from 1987 to 1990. During this time, he played 17 games for Brazil. He even scored one goal for his country. One of his important moments was playing in the 1987 Copa América in Argentina.
Nelsinho also won a gold medal for Brazil. This happened at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. He was part of the football team that won the gold. This was a big achievement for him and his country.
Club Career Highlights
Nelsinho started his youth career at São Paulo. He then played for their main team for many years. He was with São Paulo from 1979 to 1992. During this time, he played many matches for the club.
He also played for other famous Brazilian clubs. In 1991, he had a loan spell at Flamengo. Later, in 1992, he played for Corinthians. These are two of the biggest football clubs in Brazil.
After playing in Brazil, Nelsinho moved to Japan. He joined Kashiwa Reysol in 1993. He played there until 1995. He was a key player for Kashiwa Reysol. He even scored 16 goals for them. This is a good number for a defender.
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Nelsinho para niños
