Nei (footballer, born 1949)

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Nei
Personal information
Full name Elias Ferreira Sobrinho
Date of birth (1949-08-15) 15 August 1949 (age 76)
Place of birth Nova Europa, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Ferroviária
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1969–1971 Ferroviária
1972–1980 Palmeiras 490 (70)
1980 Botafogo-SP
1981–1983 Grêmio Maringá
International career
1976 Brazil 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 February 2025

Elias Ferreira Sobrinho (born 15 August 1949), better known as Nei, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

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Career

Revealed by Ferroviária, where he played until 1971, Nei became famous playing for Palmeiras in the 1970s, in the team that became known as the "second academy" (Portuguese : segunda academia). He won two Brazilian titles and three state championships, in addition to 490 matches and 70 goals for the club, entering the hall of fame. [1] [2] [3]

International career

Nei participated in a single match for the Brazil national team, on 21 February 1976, against the Soviet Union. [4]

Honours

Palmeiras

References

  1. ↑ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Nei". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 20 May 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  2. ↑ "Craques: Nei". SE Palmeiras (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Que fim levou? Nei". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1976-1977". RSSSF Brasil. Archived from the original on 25 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
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