Alberto Gonçalves (28 August 1953 – 16 December 2012), better known as Manguito, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

Revealed by Pavunense FC, Manguito played for Olaria, CSA and Grêmio Maringá before arriving at Flamengo, where he was Brazilian champion in 1980, and played 116 matches for the club. He also worked for Al Nassr, Taubaté, Vitória-ES, Rio Branco-ES, União Rondonópolis and Ferroviário de Tubarão.

Honours

Grêmio Maringá

Flamengo

Death

Manguito suffered cerebral ischemia while walking near the Lapa arches, in Rio de Janeiro. He died a few days later on 16 December 2012.

External links

  • at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)