Nélson Domingues de Araújo (born 22 July 1972), better known as Nélson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nélson Domingues de Araújo | ||
| Date of birth | 22 July 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1992 | Botafogo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–1995 | Botafogo | ||
| 1995–1998 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 1999 | Vitória | ||
| 2000 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 2000 | America-RJ | ||
| 2001 | Olaria | ||
| 2002 | America-RJ | ||
| 2002–2003 | Americano | ||
| 2003 | Arraial do Cabo | ||
| 2004 | Bonsucesso | ||
| 2005 | Macaé | ||
| 2006 | Estácio de Sá | ||
| 2007 | São Cristóvão | ||
| 2008 | Barra Mansa | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 January 2024 | |||
Career edit
A midfielder characterized by his vigorous play, Nélson was successful playing for Botafogo FR and Vasco da Gama during the 90s. He participated in winning the Brazilian title in 1997 and the 1998 Copa Libertadores. Currently, he works as an app driver in Rio de Janeiro.[1][2][3]
Honours edit
- Botafogo
- Vasco da Gama
References edit
- ^ "ACHEI! Nelson, estilo polêmico, rende piadas". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 13 November 2007. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "De carona com um campeão da Libertadores: Nelson "Patola" vira motorista e chora ao rever o Vasco". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Ele foi campeão Brasileiro e da Libertadores, mas hoje é motorista no Rio". nacaofutboleira.com.br (in Portuguese). 11 October 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
External links edit
- Nélson at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)