| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Assis dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 3 August 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazlândia, Federal District, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Central Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1997 | Brazlândia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Gama | 25 | (1) |
| 2000 | ARUC-DF | ||
| 2001–2003 | Gama | 56 | (4) |
| 2004–2008 | Palmeiras | 95 | (12) |
| 2008 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 2009–2011 | Bahia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francisco Assis dos Santos or simply Nen (born 3 August 1978), is a Brazilian former football central defender.
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