Garrincha
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Birth Name: Manuel Francisco dos Santos
Born: 28 October 1933 Died: 20 January 1983
Country of origin: Brazil
Height: 5' 7"
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Manuel Francisco dos Santos (28 October 1933 – 20 January 1983), known by the nickname Garrincha, was a Brazilian footballer who played right winger and forward. He is regarded by many in the sport to be one of the best dribblers and footballers in football history.
The word garrincha itself means wren. Garrincha was also known as Mané (short for Manuel) by his friends. The combined Mané Garrincha is common among fans in Brazil. Due to his immense popularity in Brazil, he was also called Alegria do Povo (People's Joy) and Anjo de Pernas Tortas (Bent-Legged Angel).
In 1958 and 1962, Garrincha won the FIFA World Cup with
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