About Nélson Pescuma
Lived 1945 – 2006 (aged 60–61). Nélson Pescuma was a Brazilian association football player.
Nélson Pescuma (26 September 1945 – 10 October 2006), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career
A defender who drew attention for his height, unusual at the time for Brazilian football, was trained in the youth sectors of São Paulo, but reached his peak playing for Coritiba, the club where he became an idol. He also participated in the Campeonato Paulista champion squad for Portuguesa in 1973.
Death
Pescuma died in Curitiba at the age of 61, victim from a liver cancer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nélson Pescuma?
Brazilian footballer
When was Nélson Pescuma born?
Nélson Pescuma was born in 1945.
When did Nélson Pescuma die?
Nélson Pescuma died in 2006.
What was Nélson Pescuma's occupation?
Nélson Pescuma was an association football player.
What nationality was Nélson Pescuma?
Nélson Pescuma was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nélson Pescuma. https://biography.guide/nelson-pescuma/
MLA: "Nélson Pescuma." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-pescuma/.
Chicago: "Nélson Pescuma." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-pescuma/.
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