Garrincha

Quick Facts

Full Name	Garrincha
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 28, 1933(1933-10-28)
Age	91
Date Of Death	1983-01-20
Birthplace	Pau Grande
Country	Brazil
Birth City	Rio de Janeiro
Horoscope	Libra

Garrincha Biography

Garrincha is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on October 28, 1933 in Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Forward who was a star on Botafogo from 1953 until 1965 and scored 232 goals over 581 games. He was a part of the Brazilian national team from the year 1955 to 1966.

While When he and Pele were both in the lineup, the Brazilian national team never lost a game in international play. along with When he and Pele were both in the lineup, the Brazilian national team never lost a game in international play. played in the same lineup when they were both in the team, When he and Pele were both in the lineup, the Brazilian national team never lost a game in international play. and the Brazilian national team did not lose any game played internationally.

The father of his son was an alcohol addict and a problem for which he battled.

Garrincha Net Worth

Garrincha is one of the richest Soccer Player from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Garrincha 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was forced to conquer a variety of abnormalities when he was born, such as an elongated spine and bent legs.

His name was engraved on the locker room of the home team in the Rio de Janeiro’s Estadio do Maracana soccer stadium.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Garrincha height 5 ft 7 in Garrincha weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Garrincha Dating?

According to our records, Garrincha married to Elza Soares , Nair Marques. As of December 1, 2023, Garrincha’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Garrincha Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Garrincha celebrates birthday on October 28 of every year.

Is Garrincha better than Pelé?

In the words of Pelé himself, “Garrincha was an incredible player, one of the best there has ever been. He could do things with the ball that no other player could.” “Garrincha is a genius that a lot of people forget about. Not even Pelé was better than Garrincha.”

What did Garrincha do with a goat?

There are many remarkable tales about the wing wizard, but none are more bizarre than the one in which he ended up losing his virginity to a goat at the age of 14, possibly while intoxicated.

What disability does Garrincha have?

Born with a crooked spine, warped knees and a left leg a couple of inches shorter than his right , the young Garrincha didn’t seem destined for soccer stardom. But despite these physical obstacles, Garrincha built a reputation as one of the most skilled players in Pau Grande, the factory town where he grew up.

Why do they call Garrincha the goat?

BORN in Pau Grande in the state of Rio de Janiero on October 23, 1933, Manuel Francisco dos Santos acquired the nickname ‘Garrincha’. It means ‘wren’ – from his sister Rosa who compared his slight stature to that of a little bird.

Who was better than Pelé?

Maradona had better touch, and better passing skills than Pele. The only weakness of Maradona would be his over dependency on his left foot. But that same foot was magical. The 1986 World Cup was a one-man show, and part of the reason why I rate Maradona above Pele.