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Dondinho (João Ramos do Nascimento) was born on 2 October, 1917 in Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a Brazilian footballer (1917–1996). Discover Dondinho's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 79 years old?

Popular As João Ramos do Nascimento
Occupation N/A
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 2 October 1917
Birthday 2 October
Birthplace Campos Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Date of death 16 November, 1996
Died Place São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality Brazil

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Dondinho Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Dondinho height is 6ft 0in .

Physical Status
Height 6ft 0in
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Dondinho Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dondinho worth at the age of 79 years old? Dondinho’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Dondinho's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1917

João Ramos do Nascimento (2 October 1917 – 16 November 1996), nicknamed Dondinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre forward.

He was the father, mentor and trainer of Pelé.

During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of clubs including Atlético Mineiro.

He became known as "Maleável" due to his ability to score headers.

1933

In 1933 he joined Atletico Mineiro playing for its youth section until 1935.

He then started his senior career with Yuracan in the Itajuba championship.

1938

In 1938 Dondinho scored 5 goals with headers in Yuracan's 6–2 win against their arch-rivals Smart Futebol Clube in the 1939 regional Interior Championship of Itajubá, Minas Gerais.

His record has not been broken ever since by any player in the world while his son Pele was aiming to break it during his career.

1940

In 1940 he returned to Atletico Mineiro, but did not play a lot after suffering a serious knee injury.

1996

He died of heart failure at the age of 79, on November 16, 1996.

2012

On September 15, 2012, the statue "Monumento ao Dondinho" was erected in the João Ramos do Nascimento Municipal Park in Bauru.

The approximately 5 meter statue depicts Dondinho and Pelé as children.

The artist used cement, plaster and iron and created the work in less than 2 months.

2015

As he stated in 2015 this was one of his biggest regrets.