João Ramos do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996), nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward. He was the father, mentor and trainer of the Brazilian footballer Pelé.[1] During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of small clubs and once had an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.[2]

Dondinho

Dondinho playing for Atletico Mineiro, c. 1941
Personal information
Full name	João Ramos do Nascimento
Date of birth	2 October 1917
Place of birth	Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date of death	16 November 1996 (aged 79)
Place of death	São Paulo, Brazil
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Striker
Youth career
1933–1935	Atlético Mineiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Yuracan-MG
	Hepacaré [pt]
1940	Atlético Mineiro
1940–1942	Atlético Três Corações [pt]
1942–1944	Fluminense
1944	São Lourenço-MG
1944–1946	Fluminense
1946–1952	Bauru
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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