Manuel Francisco dos Santos (28 October 1933 – 20 January 1983), nicknamed Mané Garrincha, best known as simply Garrincha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡaˈʁĩʃɐ], "little bird"), [5] was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.

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 national teams that won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962.

Garrincha, the nickname, "little bird", he got from his sister. He won the 1962 World Cup in Chile with Brazil after Pelé was injured. He is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and considered one of the best dribblers and by many the greatest dribbler ever.

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 right-wingers in the world and a one-man wrecking crew.

Jun 2, 2023 · Garrincha was one of the best ever footballers to play for Brazil, a high enough accolade in itself, but he was also one of the world’s best dribblers. He is one of the select band of 21 players who have won two World Cups, and was the first to win the Golden Boot, player of the tournament and win the World Cup at the same competition.

Jan 19, 2023 · Mané Garrincha’s dazzling dribbling ability made him a Botafogo fan favorite, and he was aptly dubbed “the Joy of the People.” Aside from Botafogo, at the end of his career, Garrincha played a handful of games for Corinthians, Atletico Junior, Flamengo, and Olaria.

Nov 26, 2023 · Discover the inspiring story of football legend Garrincha, whose joy and skill overcame physical challenges and personal struggles, shaping the beautiful game's history.

Garrincha, the “Little Bird,” overcame physical challenges to become a Brazilian football legend, winning the FIFA World Cup twice and earning the title of the best player in the 1962 World Cup.

Dec 13, 2022 · Garrincha became the first player to finish a World Cup as winner of the Golden Boot as top scorer, the winner of the Golden Ball as player of the tournament, a place in the All-Star Team, and ...

Garrincha, the unpredictable genius of Brazilian football. From Pau Grande to World Cup glory, his legendary dribbles and tragic fate made him an icon.