Antônio Rodrigues Filho (born 15 April 1950), better known as Neca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1][2][3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antônio Rodrigues Filho | ||
| Date of birth | 15 April 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio Grande, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1967 | Rio Grande | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1968 | Rio Grande | ||
| 1968–1974 | Esportivo | ||
| 1974 | Goiás | ||
| 1975–1976 | Grêmio | 108 | (59) |
| 1976 | Corinthians | 22 | (10) |
| 1977 | Cruzeiro | 45 | (18) |
| 1977–1979 | São Paulo | 107 | (29) |
| 1980 | America-RJ | ||
| 1980 | Taubaté | ||
| 1981–1984 | São Paulo-RS | ||
| 1984–1985 | Rio-Grandense | ||
| 1986 | São Paulo-RS | ||
| International career | |||
| 1976 | Brazil | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2023 | |||
Career
editA midfielder of great quality, he emerged in football in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, being hired in 1968 by Grêmio. Despite his talent, he did not win titles at the club, and soon went to Corinthians and then to Cruzeiro, where he became state champion in 1976.[5] title In 1977, at São Paulo FC, he became Brazilian champion.[6]
International career
editFor Brazil national team, Neca played 3 official matches and scored one goal.[7]
| No. | Cap | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 19 May 1976 | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  Argentina |
2–0 | 2–0 | Taça do Atlântico / Copa Roca | [7][8] |
Honours
edit- Esportivo
- Cruzeiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1977
- São Paulo
References
edit- ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Neca". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Neca, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Antônio Rodrigues Filho". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Antônio Rodrigues Filho". Cruzeiropédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Neca… um perseguido lembrado na seleção". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 29 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1976-1977". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Brazil v Argentina, 19 May 1976". 11v11. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
External links
edit- Neca at ogol.com.br