About Manuel Peçanha
Lived 1918 – 2003 (aged 85). Manuel Peçanha was a Brazilian association football player.
Manoel Pessanha (23 March 1918 – 16 August 2003), known as Lelé, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward. He made four matches for the Brazil national team from 1940 to 1945. He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1946 South American Championship.
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Who was Manuel Peçanha?
Brazilian association football player (1918-2003)
When was Manuel Peçanha born?
Manuel Peçanha was born on 23 March 1918 in Barra Mansa.
When did Manuel Peçanha die?
Manuel Peçanha died on 16 August 2003 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Manuel Peçanha's occupation?
Manuel Peçanha was an association football player.
What nationality was Manuel Peçanha?
Manuel Peçanha was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel Peçanha. https://biography.guide/manuel-pecanha/
MLA: "Manuel Peçanha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manuel-pecanha/.
Chicago: "Manuel Peçanha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manuel-pecanha/.
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