Brazilian footballer
João Lanzoni (28 August 1930 – 13 September 2014), simply known as Lanzoni or Lanzoninho, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager who played as a forward.[3][4][5][6]
Career
Lanzoninho started his professional career at Coritiba, and in the 50s came to São Paulo football where he played most of his days as a player. He also played outside Brazil for Independiente, Millonarios and Sport Boys. As a coach, Lanzoni was state champion with Coritiba in 1972.
Personal life
Due to his charitable work as an administrator of a Pentecostal church, Lanzoni was a peace ambassador by United Nations.[4]
Honours
Player
- São Paulo
- Santa Cruz
Manager
- Coritiba
Death
Lanzoni died at age 84, victim of a stroke.[4]
References
External links
João Lanzoni – managerial positions |
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