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Nei (footballer, born 1949)

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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ferreira and the second or paternal family name is Sobrinho.

Nei
Personal information
Full name Elias Ferreira Sobrinho
Date of birth (1949-08-15) 15 August 1949 (age 75)
Place of birth Nova Europa, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Ferroviária
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1971 Ferroviária
1972–1980 Palmeiras 490 (70)
1980 Botafogo-SP
1981–1983 Grêmio Maringá
International career
1976 Brazil 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 February 2025

Elias Ferreira Sobrinho (born 15 August 1949), better known as Nei, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

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Revealed by Ferroviária, where he played until 1971, Nei became famous playing for Palmeiras in the 1970s, in the team that became known as the "second academy" (Portuguese: segunda academia). He won two Brazilian titles and three state championships, in addition to 490 matches and 70 goals for the club, entering the hall of fame.[1][2][3]

International career

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Nei participated in a single match for the Brazil national team, on 21 February 1976, against the Soviet Union.[4]

Honours

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Palmeiras

References

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  1. ^ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Nei". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Craques: Nei". SE Palmeiras (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Nei". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1976-1977". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 26 February 2025.
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  • Nei at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
  • Nei at National-Football-Teams.com
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