Jefinho (Paralympic footballer)
Jeferson da Conceição Gonçalves (born 5 October 1989) is a Brazilian Paralympic and blind footballer.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Jefinho was born in 1989 in Candeias, Brazil.[3] He became blind at the age of seven after suffering from glaucoma.[4]
Career[edit]
Jefinho has been regarded as one of the best blind football players worldwide.[5] He debuted for the Brazil national blind football team at the age of fourteen.[6]
Style of play[edit]
Jefinho is known for his speed.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Jefinho is nicknamed the "Paralympic Pele" after Brazil international Pele.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Meet Jefinho: The 'Paralympic Pele' who has fired Brazil to the brink of 5-a-side glory in Rio". Mirror.
- ^ "Paralympic Pele: Brazil hails blind soccer star". USA TODAY.
- ^ Santos, Sonilton (September 16, 2021). "Pentacampeão paralímpico do futebol de cinco, candeiense Jefinho completa 15 anos de atuação com a verde e amarela". destaque1.com.
- ^ "Recuperado, Jefinho vive expectativa de disputar quinta Paralimpíada pelo Brasil". CBDV.
- ^ "Jefinho se prepara para o tri paraolímpico no Rio". uol.com.br.
- ^ "Jefinho, el 'Pelé paralímpico' ciego que ya tiene cuatro oros consecutivos". marca.com.
- ^ "Jefinho: el 'Pelé paralímpico'". marca.com.
- ^ "Jefinho, el crack que ganó todo y quiere más". International Paralympic Committee.
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