João Ramo do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996) was a Brazilian football centre forward player nicknamed Dondinho, and was the father, mentor and trainer of Brazilian legend Pelé. During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of small clubs and had an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.
You can find people similar to Dondinho by visiting our lists Afro-Brazilian people and Brazilian people of African descent.
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Date of birth | 2 October 1917
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Place of birth | Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Date of death | 16 November 1996
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Age | 79 (age at death)
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Place of death | Sao Paulo City, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Dondinho is known for his role in the documentary Pele Forever (2004) as Himself.
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