About Peixinho
Born 1940. Peixinho is a Brazilian association football player.
Arnaldo Poffo Garcia (born 2 September 1940), better known as Peixinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as forward.
Career Even without winning titles, Peixinho entered the history of São Paulo by being the scorer of the first goal in history of Estádio do Morumbi, 2 August 1960, against Sporting CP. The feat was such that in Brazil, the expression "Gol de Peixinho" was created, where the player jumps to head the ball close to the field.
He is son of Peixe, the top scorer of 1940 Campeonato Paulista, which is also why he has the nickname "Peixinho" .
Honours Santos Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1964 Campeonato Paulista: 1964, 1965 Taça Brasil: 1964, 1965
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peixinho?
Brazilian association football player
When was Peixinho born?
Peixinho was born on 2 September 1940 in São Paulo.
What is Peixinho's occupation?
Peixinho is an association football player.
What nationality is Peixinho?
Peixinho is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peixinho (Brazilian footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peixinho. https://biography.guide/peixinho/
MLA: "Peixinho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peixinho/.
Chicago: "Peixinho." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peixinho/.
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