King_(footballer,_born_1917)

King (footballer, born 1917)

King (footballer, born 1917)

Brazilian footballer (born 1917)

Nivacir Innocêncio Fernandes was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for São Paulo FC from 1936 to 1947, making a total of 203 appearances, being considered the first great goalkeeper in the club's history.[1][2]

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His nickname derives from the King Kong (1933 film), since his hands were so big that he could hold the ball in just one hand.[3]

Personal life

King is the young brother of the also footballer Teleco. The date and place of his death are unknown.[4]

Honours

São Paulo

XV de Piracicaba

References

  1. [1]
    "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Grandes Ídolos". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  3. [3]
    da Costa, Alexandre (2004). Almanaque do São Paulo (in Portuguese). Editora Abril.
  4. [4]
    "Que fim levou? King". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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