Preguinho
João Coelho Neto, known more commonly as Preguinho (8 February 1905 – 1 October 1979) is a former Brazilian football player. He was the first Brazilian player to score a goal at FIFA World Cup playing for Brazil national team.
![]() Preguinho in the Fluminense | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | João Coelho Neto | ||
Date of birth | 8 February 1905 | ||
Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 1 October 1979 74) | (aged||
Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1925–1938 | Fluminense | 174 | (129) |
National team | |||
1930 | Brazil | 3 | (4) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
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