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Pedrilho

b. 1949

Brazilian footballer (born 1949)

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Born 1949. Pedrilho is an association football player.

Pedrilho Gonçalves Filho (born 13 November 1949), more commonly known as just Pedrilho is a retired Brazilian football player and trainer. Nicknamed "Petráš", he played as a forward for Atlético Mineiro and Nacional throughout his short-lived career as a player. He also served as a trainer within the Federal University of Minas Gerais.

Career Born and raised in Pedro Leopoldo, Pedrilho began his career in 1967 within the youth sector of . His talents would catch the interest of Atlético Mineiro who would then sign for him for his senior debut for the 1969 season in a 2–1 victory against Uberaba with Pedrilho himself scoring one of two goals. He would earn his nickname of "Petráš" as he would imitate 1970 FIFA World Cup Czechoslovak international Ladislav Petráš' signature goal celebration of kneeling down and made the sign of the cross. However, competition within the club was high as following Lola's injury, he hoped to play with club icon Dadá Maravilha but manager Telê Santana would prefer to use Spencer Coelho, Beto and Lacy over him. Nonetheless, he would play in nine games for the Galo's campaign to eventually become national champions in the 1971 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

At the start of the 1972 season, Pedrilho was riddled with injuries that kept him off the pitch for more than 90 days. By the time he returned, he would be a part of a series of loans to Amazonas-based club Nacional alongside Lacy, Campos, Danival and Ismael. He would return to Atlético Mineiro in the following 1973 season but would persistently face knee strain. He was thus once more loaned to Nacional with Paulo Isidoro, Ângelo and Ismael in 1974 and remained with the club until 1975 as he retired prematurely at the age of 25.

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Who is Pedrilho?

Brazilian footballer (born 1949)

When was Pedrilho born?

Pedrilho was born on 13 November 1949.

What is Pedrilho's occupation?

Pedrilho is an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pedrilho

· Wikidata: Q133252645

· DBpedia: Pedrilho

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