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Chico Spina

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Chico Spina
Personal information
Full name Manoel Francisco de Andrade Spina
Date of birth (1955-06-16) 16 June 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
–1976 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976 Grêmio
1977 Avaí
1977–1978 Cruzeiro-RS
1978–1980 Internacional
1980 Paysandu
1981 Atlético Mineiro
1981–1985 Paysandu
1985 Aimoré
1986 Noroeste
1987–1988 Inter de Limeira
1988 XV de Piracicaba
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 January 2024

Manoel Francisco de Andrade Spina (born 16 June 1955), better known as Chico Spina, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

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Revealed at Grêmio, Chico Spina played for Avaí and Cruzeiro de Porto Alegre, before arriving at Internacional, where he was Brazilian champion in 1979. He also had notable spells at Atlético Mineiro and Paysandu.[1] After retiring, he defended the Brazil masters team, acting as an attacking duo with Pelé on several occasions.[2][3]

Honours

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Internacional
Atlético Mineiro
Paysandu

References

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  1. ^ "Chico Spina é homenageado pelo Paysandu". Paysandu SC (in Portuguese). 8 December 2014. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. ^ "7 curiosidades sobre o antigo jogador Chico Spina". Portal do Colorado (in Portuguese). 10 September 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Chico Spina". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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