Agenor Gomes

Agenor Gomes (26 May 1929 – 29 February 2004), mostly known as Manga, was a football player and manager, who played as a goalkeeper.

The nickname "Manga" came from a joke of comparing the shape of Agenor's head with the shape of the fruit mango.

Playing career

Manga is the goalkeeper with most appearances for Santos FC, with 404 matches.

Managerial career

Started his managerial career even before retiring as a goalkeeper, with XV de Piracicaba. In 1967, Manga become the first manager of EC Santo André.

Honours

Player

Santos

Campeonato Paulista: 1955, 1956, 1958, 1960 Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1959 Teresa Herrera Trophy: 1959

Manager

Portuguesa Santista Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1964 Ferroviária Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1966