Garrincha.

Updated June 29, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-30T06:22:30Z

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Manuel Francisco dos Santos — Right wing, born 28 October 1933 in Pau Grande, Magé, Brazil, currently at Botafogo legend. Brazil: 50 caps, 12 goals.

Personal information

Full name	Manuel Francisco dos Santos
Date of birth	28 October 1933
Birthplace	Pau Grande, Magé, Brazil
Height	1.69 m
Position	Right wing
Preferred foot	Right

Club information

Current club	Botafogo legend
Shirt number	7

Junior career

Pau Grande town team; he was rejected for trials due to his bent legs (one shorter than the other) before Botafogo took a chance.

Senior career

Botafogo (1953-1965) — three Rio state championships
Corinthians (1966)
Atlético Junior of Colombia (1968)
Flamengo + late career bit-parts

National team

Brazil: 50 caps, 12 goals.

Related
Same country: Neymar Jr · Vinícius Júnior · Pelé

Achievements

World Cup 1958, 1962
1962 World Cup Golden Ball (top scorer joint, best player)
Three-time Rio state champion

Playing style & 2026 outlook

Garrincha — "the little bird" — is Brazil's second great after Pelé, beloved as much for his dribbling as for the joy of his style. With Pelé injured in 1962 he carried Brazil to a second title almost single-handedly. He never lost a match playing alongside Pelé for Brazil.

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