About Sabino
Lived 1938 – 1978 (aged 39). Sabino was a Brazilian association football player.
João Sabino (2 October 1938 – 5 September 1978), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Revealed at Internacional de Bebedouro, he arrived at São Paulo FC along with another athlete on the team, the right back Deleu. At São Paulo, he made 88 appearances and scored 22 goals. Sabino had the nickname "Pelé de Bebedouro" due to his enormous physical resemblance with Pelé.
Personal life
Sabino owned a butcher shop in the city of Bebedouro after retiring from football.
Honours
São Paulo Small Club World Cup: 1963
Death
He died of hepatitis, on 5 September 1978.
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Important facts
People in Sabino's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sabino?
football player
When was Sabino born?
Sabino was born on 2 October 1938 in Bebedouro.
When did Sabino die?
Sabino died on 5 September 1978.
What was Sabino's occupation?
Sabino was an association football player.
What nationality was Sabino?
Sabino was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sabino. https://biography.guide/sabino/
MLA: "Sabino." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sabino/.
Chicago: "Sabino." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sabino/.
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