Manuel Francisco dos Santos (28 October 1933 – 20 January 1983), nicknamed Mané Garrincha, best known as simply Garrincha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡaˈʁĩʃɐ], "Southern house wren"), …

Garrincha (1933–1983) was a Brazilian football (soccer) player considered by many to be the best right winger in the history of the sport. He starred along with Pelé and Didí on the Brazilian …

Garrincha started off his professional career by scoring a hat-trick against Bonsucesso in his first game for the club. During the next five years at Botafogo, he emerged as one of the greatest …

Christened Manuel dos Santos in the rural factory town of Pau Grande, Rio de Janeiro, the nickname "Garrincha" derived from an ungainly songbird. The ultimate mestizo, Garrincha …

Garrincha made his international debut for Brazil in 1955. He played in 60 matches for the national team, known as "Canarinha" (the Little Canary), scoring 12 goals. Notably, he formed …

He is known as the greatest dribbler in soccer history. Even though he was born with crippled legs and retained a distorted left leg even after an operation, he never let this affect his wonderful …

Dec 8, 2024 · Garrincha, also known as the “Little Bird,” was a legendary Brazilian footballer who left an indelible mark on the sport. From his incredible dribbling skills to his inspirational life …

In 1962, when Pelé got injured, Garrincha led Brazil to a World Cup victory with a dominating performance throughout the tournament. He also became the first player to win Golden Ball …

Dec 18, 2024 · Garrincha’s professional journey began in 1953 when he signed with the legendary Botafogo club. Despite his late start, the young winger immediately captivated …

Manuel Francisco dos Santos (28 October 1933 – 20 January 1983), known as Mané Garrincha or Garrincha (a Brazilian word meaning "little bird"), was a Brazilian professional footballer …