Nena (footballer, born 1923)

Olavo Rodrigues Barbosa (11 July, 1923 – 17 November 2010) was a former Brazilian football player. He was known as Nena. He played for Brazil national team. He died 17 November 2010 at 87 years old.[1]

Nena
Personal information
Full nameOlavo Rodrigues Barbosa
Date of birth(1923-07-11)11 July 1923
Place of birthPorto Alegre, Brazil
Date of deathNovember 17, 2010(2010-11-17) (aged 87)
Place of deathGoiânia, Brazil
Playing positionDefender (retired)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1940–1949Internacional
1949–1954Portuguesa Desportos
National team
1947–1952Brazil
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. "Nena, zagueiro da Seleção de 1950, morre vítima de câncer em Goiânia" (Portuguese). globoesporte.globo.com. Globo Comunicação e Participações S.A. 2010-11-17. Retrieved 2010-11-19.