Narciso dos Santos
Brazilian footballer
About Narciso dos Santos
Born 1973. Narciso dos Santos is a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Narciso dos Santos (born 23 December 1973 in Neópolis, Sergipe), simply known as Narciso, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a midfielder.
He made his debut for the Brazil national team in 1995 and played his last match in 1998. He appeared in one game at the 1996 Summer Olympics; versus Portugal.
In 2000, Narciso was diagnosed with leukemia, and all evidence pointed toward his retirement from football. However, he managed to recover and returned to his footballing activities soon thereafter, the only sportsman in the world to ever do so.
Honours
Club Corinthians Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 2012
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Narciso dos Santos?
Brazilian footballer
When was Narciso dos Santos born?
Narciso dos Santos was born on 23 December 1973 in Neópolis.
What is Narciso dos Santos's occupation?
Narciso dos Santos is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Narciso dos Santos?
Narciso dos Santos is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Narciso dos Santos
· DBpedia: Narciso (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Narciso dos Santos. https://biography.guide/narciso-dos-santos/
MLA: "Narciso dos Santos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/narciso-dos-santos/.
Chicago: "Narciso dos Santos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/narciso-dos-santos/.
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