About Nelson Amorim Magalhães
Born 1913. Nelson Amorim Magalhães is a Brazilian association football player.
Nelson Amorim Magalhães (17 May 1913 – ?), simply known as Nelson, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward.
Career
A striker, Nelson played for Flamengo from 1931 to 1936, making 149 appearances and scoring 90 goals in total (some sources indicate 86). Little is known about the athlete before and after his time at the Flamengo, but he accomplished great feats for the club in the 1930s, such as scoring 6 goals in the Flamengo 16–2 River Foot-Ball Club game in the 1933 Campeonato Carioca.
On 11 December 1932, Nelson was part of the representation of the Brazilian team that played a friendly against Nacional.
Honours
Flamengo Torneio Extra: 1934 Torneio Aberto do Rio de Janeiro: 1936
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nelson Amorim Magalhães?
Brazilian association football player
When was Nelson Amorim Magalhães born?
Nelson Amorim Magalhães was born on 17 May 1913 in Rio de Janeiro.
What is Nelson Amorim Magalhães's occupation?
Nelson Amorim Magalhães is an association football player.
What nationality is Nelson Amorim Magalhães?
Nelson Amorim Magalhães is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Nelson Amorim Magalhães
· DBpedia: Nelson (footballer, born 1913)
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