About Esnel
Lived 1934 – 2015 (aged 80). Esnel was a Brazilian association football player.
Esnel Miralha Lopes (24 May 1934 – 17 November 2007), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Trained in the children's categories of the extinct AC Joaçaba, Esnel started as a professional at Inter de Lages in 1951. In 1953 he arrived at Carlos Renaux where he achieved the great feat of becoming state champion, which attracted the attention of Vicente Feola's São Paulo FC, who hired the team's cerebral central midfielder, alongside the striker Agenor. He stayed at the club for a short time, but at Ponte Preta he established himself, playing for the club for more than 6 years. He also had a quick spell at Portuguesa and was champion with the Brazilian national team in South American Access Championship in 1962.
Honours
Carlos Renaux Campeonato Catarinense: 1953
Brazil South American Access Championship: 1962
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Esnel?
Brazilian footballer
When was Esnel born?
Esnel was born on 24 May 1934.
When did Esnel die?
Esnel died on 11 February 2015.
What was Esnel's occupation?
Esnel was an association football player.
What nationality was Esnel?
Esnel was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Esnel. https://biography.guide/esnel/
MLA: "Esnel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/esnel/.
Chicago: "Esnel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/esnel/.
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