Maneca

Manuel Marinho Alves, best known as Maneca (January 28, 1926 – July 14, 1961), was an association footballer in striker role. He was born in Salvador Bahia, Brazil.

During his career (1943–1957) he played for Galícia, Vitória, Vasco da Gama and Bangu. He won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships (1947, 1949, 1950 and 1952) and the South American Club Championship of 1948. For Brazilian team he participated in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, playing four games and scoring one goal.

He died on July 14, 1961, after complications from attempted suicide, in his girlfriend's house, on June 28, 1961, by mercury cyanide poisoning.

Honours Galicia Campeonato Baiano: 1943

Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1947, 1949, 1950, 1952 Campeonato Sul-Americano de Campeões: 1948 Torneio Octogonal Rivadavia Correa Meyer: 1953

Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 1956

Brazil FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1950