Nivaldo (footballer, born 1968)

Nivaldo

Personal information
Full name	Nivaldo Soares de Oliveira Filho
Date of birth	(1968-02-05) 5 February 1968 (age 57)
Place of birth	Brazil
Position(s)	Striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1988–1993	Náutico
1994–1995	Sport
1995–1996	Cruzeiro
1996–1997	Atlético-MG
1998–1999	Villa Nova
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nivaldo Soares de Oliveira Filho (born 5 February 1968) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for Villa Nova.

Career

He started his career with the Brazilian side Náutico, helping the club win the state league. ^[1] On 18 October 1989, he scored the fastest goal in Brazilian top flight history eight seconds after kick-off during a 3–2 win over Atlético-MG. ^[2]

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Nivaldo worked at a laundry. ^[3]

Personal life

Nivaldo is married and has children. ^[4]

References

1. "Nivaldo recorda quando dividia quitinete com Ronaldo Fenômeno" [Nivaldo remembers when he shared a studio apartment with Ronaldo Fenômeno]. Meionorte (in Portuguese). 22 October 2020.
2. Ana Beatriz Venceslau (27 January 2007). "Há 30 anos,Nivaldo entrava para a história com o gol mais rápido do Campeonato Brasileiro" [30 years ago, Nivaldo made history with the fastest goal in the Brazilian Championship]. Super Esportes (in Portuguese).
3. Elton de Castro (11 December 2011). "Do estrelato ao ostracismo: a vida do ex-atacante do Náutico, Nivaldo" [From stardom to ostracism: the life of former Náutico striker, Nivaldo]. Globo (in Portuguese).
4. Marcelo Cavalcante (19 October 2021). "Autor do gol mais rápido da história do Brasileirão é homenageado no interior de Pernambuco; saiba quem foi" [Author of the fastest goal in the history of the Brasileirão is honored in the interior of Pernambuco; know who it was]. Jornal do Commercio (in Portuguese).