Nélson (footballer, born 1972)

Nélson Domingues de Araújo (born 22 July 1972), better known as Nélson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Nélson
Personal information
Full name Nélson Domingues de Araújo
Date of birth (1972-07-22) 22 July 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–1992 Botafogo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1995 Botafogo
1995–1998 Vasco da Gama
1999 Vitória
2000 Santa Cruz
2000 America-RJ
2001 Olaria
2002 America-RJ
2002–2003 Americano
2003 Arraial do Cabo [pt]
2004 Bonsucesso
2005 Macaé
2006 Estácio de Sá
2007 São Cristóvão
2008 Barra Mansa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 January 2024

Career

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A midfielder characterized by his vigorous play, Nélson was successful playing for Botafogo FR and Vasco da Gama during the 90s. He participated in winning the Brazilian title in 1997 and the 1998 Copa Libertadores. Currently, he works as an app driver in Rio de Janeiro.[1][2][3]

Honours

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Botafogo
Vasco da Gama

References

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  1. ^ "ACHEI! Nelson, estilo polêmico, rende piadas". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 13 November 2007. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ "De carona com um campeão da Libertadores: Nelson "Patola" vira motorista e chora ao rever o Vasco". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Ele foi campeão Brasileiro e da Libertadores, mas hoje é motorista no Rio". nacaofutboleira.com.br (in Portuguese). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
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  • Nélson at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)