Nino (footballer, born 1943)

Eidnilson José Torres Alves (4 September 1943 – 4 May 2010), simply known as Nino, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

A center forward, Nino became famous during the 1960s when he was part of the Náutico squad and won six consecutive titles in the Campeonato Pernambucano. In total, Nino scored 108 goals for the club.

Honours

Náutico Campeonato Pernambucano: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 Copa dos Campeões do Norte: 1966

Ceará Campeonato Cearense: 1976, 1977

Death

Nino died of respiratory failure, at Oswaldo Cruz Hospital in Recife, Pernambuco.

References

External links Nino at ogol.com.br