Adãozinho

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Nunes and the second or paternal family name is Dornelles.

Adão Nunes Dornelles (April 2, 1923 – August 30, 1991),^[1] better known as ’’Adãozinho’’, was a Brazilian footballer who played the striker role for the Brazilian team, he started in three matches. He participated at the 1950 FIFA World Cup, without playing a game. Adãozinho was born in Porto Alegre and played for Internacional, until 1950 when a move to Flamengo was agreed. He died in August 1991, aged 68.

Adãozinho

Personal information
Full name	Adão Nunes Dornelles
Date of birth	(1923-04-02)April 2, 1923
Place of birth	Brazil
Date of death	August 30, 1991(1991-08-30) (aged 68)
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1932–1942	Diário Official
1943–1951	Internacional
1951–1953	Flamengo
	XV de Jaú
International career
	Brazil
Honours Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Runner-up 1950 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Clubs

• Diário Official F. C.: 1932 – 1942
• Internacional: 1943 – 1951
• Flamengo: 1951 – 1953
• XV de Jaú: 1951 – 1953

Honours

• Campeonato Gaúcho: five times (1944, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1950)
• Campeonato Carioca: 1953.
• FIFA World Cup: Runner-up 1950

References

1. CBF profile^{[permanent dead link]}