About Nílton Coelho da Costa
Lived 1928 – 2007 (aged 79). Nílton Coelho da Costa was a Brazilian association football player.
Nílton Coelho da Costa, best known as Bodinho, (June 16, 1928 in Recife – September 22, 2007 in Porto Alegre) was a Brazilian football player. With Larry Pinto de Faria formed the most invaluable attacking duo of Internacional. He started career for Internacional in 1951.
Clubs Íbis: 1943 Sampaio Corrêa: 1944 Flamengo: 1945–1949 Nacional (RS): 1950–1951 Internacional: 1951–1958
Honours Campeonato Gaúcho: five times (1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, and 1955). Panamerican Championship: 1956, with Brazil national football team.
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Who was Nílton Coelho da Costa?
Brazilian footballer (1928-2007)
When was Nílton Coelho da Costa born?
Nílton Coelho da Costa was born on 16 July 1928 in Recife.
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Nílton Coelho da Costa died on 22 September 2007 in Porto Alegre.
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Nílton Coelho da Costa was an association football player.
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Nílton Coelho da Costa was Brazilian.
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