About Armando Giorni
Lived 1922 – 2007 (aged 84). Armando Giorni was a Brazilian association football player.
Armando Giorni (15 November 1922 – 13 August 2007), better known by the nickname Mão de Onça, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
Armando Giorni earned the nickname Mão de Onça because he worked as a tinsmith before joining professional football. He played for Sete de Setembro and Atlético Mineiro, where he made 95 appearances and won the state championship four times. He was part of the trip to Europe that became known as "Campeão do Gelo".
Honours
Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Armando Giorni?
Brazilian footballer
When was Armando Giorni born?
Armando Giorni was born on 15 November 1922.
When did Armando Giorni die?
Armando Giorni died on 13 August 2007.
What was Armando Giorni's occupation?
Armando Giorni was an association football player.
What nationality was Armando Giorni?
Armando Giorni was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Armando Giorni. https://biography.guide/armando-giorni/
MLA: "Armando Giorni." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/armando-giorni/.
Chicago: "Armando Giorni." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/armando-giorni/.
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