About Chicão
Lived 1940 – 1968 (aged 28). Chicão was a Brazilian association football player.
Francisco Amancio dos Santos (21 February 1940 – 18 August 1968), commonly known as Chicão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent five years in the Spanish league.
Career Chicão signed for Valencia after impressing in a match against the Spanish club on 24 June 1961 as a part of the Orange Trophy, an annual friendly tournament. He stayed four years with The Bats, having a key role in their successful runs in Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1962 and 1963. In 1965 he moved to crosstown rivals Levante where he played for one season. Chicão died in 1968, at the age of 28.
Honours Valencia Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1962, 1963
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chicão?
Brazilian association football player (1940–1968)
When was Chicão born?
Chicão was born on 21 February 1940 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Chicão die?
Chicão died on 18 August 1968 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Chicão's occupation?
Chicão was an association football player.
What nationality was Chicão?
Chicão was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chicão (footballer, born 1940)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chicão. https://biography.guide/chicao-association-football-player-1940/
MLA: "Chicão." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chicao-association-football-player-1940/.
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