About Manguito
Lived 1953 – 2012 (aged 59). Manguito was a Brazilian association football player.
Alberto Gonçalves (28 August 1953 – 16 December 2012), better known as Manguito, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career
Revealed by Pavunense FC, Manguito played for Olaria, CSA and Grêmio Maringá before arriving at Flamengo, where he was Brazilian champion in 1980, and played 116 matches for the club. He also worked for Al Nassr, Taubaté, Vitória-ES, Rio Branco-ES, União Rondonópolis and Ferroviário de Tubarão.
Honours
Grêmio Maringá Campeonato Paranaense: 1977
Flamengo Campeonato Brasileiro: 1980 Campeonato Carioca: 1978, 1979, 1979 (Extra) Taça Guanabara: 1979, 1980, 1981 Ramón de Carranza Trophy: 1979, 1980
Death
Manguito suffered cerebral ischemia while walking near the Lapa arches, in Rio de Janeiro. He died a few days later on 16 December 2012.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manguito?
Brazilian association football player (1953-2012)
When was Manguito born?
Manguito was born on 28 August 1953 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Manguito die?
Manguito died on 16 December 2012 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Manguito's occupation?
Manguito was an association football player.
What nationality was Manguito?
Manguito was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manguito. https://biography.guide/manguito/
MLA: "Manguito." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manguito/.
Chicago: "Manguito." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manguito/.
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