About Marcelino
Lived 1939 – 2002 (aged 63). Marcelino was a Brazilian association football player.
Marcelino Paz do Nascimento (28 January 1939 – 18 March 2002), simply known as Marcelino, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
A player with great physical ability, Marcelino began his career at Cassimiro de Abreu, from Montes Claros. He played for Atlético Mineiro from 1960 to 1966, being state champion twice and playing 239 matches for the club.
Honours
Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1962, 1963
Death
Marcelino died of prostate cancer, aged 63, on 18 March 2002 in the city of Montes Claros.
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Important facts
People in Marcelino's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Marcelino's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Marcelino?
Brazilian footballer
When was Marcelino born?
Marcelino was born on 28 January 1939.
When did Marcelino die?
Marcelino died on 18 March 2002.
What was Marcelino's occupation?
Marcelino was an association football player.
What nationality was Marcelino?
Marcelino was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marcelino (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcelino. https://biography.guide/marcelino/
MLA: "Marcelino." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcelino/.
Chicago: "Marcelino." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcelino/.
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