About Tonho
Lived 1950 – 2001 (aged 50). Tonho was an association football player.
Antônio Martes da Luz (20 August 1950 – 1 January 2001), better known as Tonho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Revealed by América de Joinville, Tonho was integrated as a Joinville athlete when his club merged with Caxias FC. He scored the first goal in the club's history, top scorer as well as champion in 1976 and 1978. He stood out for his header goals.
Death Tonho died on 1 January 2001, in a car accident near the city of Araquari, returning from a New Year's Eve celebration.
Honours América de Joinville Campeonato Catarinense: 1971
Joinville Campeonato Catarinense: 1976, 1978
Individual 1976 Campeonato Catarinense top scorer: 14 goals
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tonho?
Brazilian footballer (1950–2001)
When was Tonho born?
Tonho was born on 20 August 1950.
When did Tonho die?
Tonho died on 2 January 2001.
What was Tonho's occupation?
Tonho was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tonho (footballer, born 1950)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tonho. https://biography.guide/tonho-association-football-player-1950/
MLA: "Tonho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tonho-association-football-player-1950/.
Chicago: "Tonho." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tonho-association-football-player-1950/.
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