Hélio Miguel (18 December 1947 – 25 January 2015), better known by the nickname Neneca, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hélio Miguel | ||
| Date of birth | 18 December 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Londrina, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 25 January 2015 (aged 67) | ||
| Place of death | Londrina, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| São Paulo (Londrina) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1968 | São Paulo (Londrina) | ||
| 1968 | Paraná EC | ||
| 1969–1972 | Londrina | ||
| 1973 | América Mineiro | ||
| 1974–1975 | Náutico | ||
| 1976–1980 | Guarani | ||
| 1981 | Operário-MS | ||
| 1981–1984 | Londrina | ||
| 1984–1985 | Bragantino | ||
| 1985–1986 | Fluminense de Feira | ||
| 1986 | AA Votuporanguense | ||
| 1987–1989 | Londrina | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024 | |||
Career
editA goalkeeper, Neneca is remembered for being Guarani FC's starter in the 1978 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He stood out for his excellent ability with the ball at his feet, something rare for goalkeepers at that time, having made the long pass that ended in the goal scored by Careca. He also won a state title with Náutico, where in 1974, he became known nationally for completing 1,636 minutes, more than 18 matches, without conceding a goal,[1] and another with Londrina EC in 1981, where he worked for years as a goalkeeper trainer. He inspired the nickname "Neneca" in several other goalkeepers, especially black ones, such as Neneca and Hugo Souza.[2]
Personal life
editHis son, Hélio Miguel Júnior, who also uses the nickname "Neneca", is a goalkeeper in the youth categories of Londrina EC[1] and currently plays for FC Cascavel.[3]
Honours
edit- Náutico
- Campeonato Pernambucano: 1974
- Guarani
- Londrina
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1981
Death
editNeneca died in Londrina, 25 January 2015, aged 67, due to advancing bone cancer.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Filho de campeão brasileiro, Neneca segue os passos do pai como goleiro no Londrina". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 23 December 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Neneca (Ex-goleiro do Guarani)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Hélio Miguel Júnior". Soccerway (in Portuguese). Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Morre o ex-goleiro Neneca, campeão brasileiro em 1978 pelo Guarani". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 25 January 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
External links
edit- Neneca at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)