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Nivacir Innocêncio Fernandes was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for São Paulo FC from 1936 to 1947, making a total of 203 appearances, being considered the first great goalkeeper in the club's history.^[1]^[2]

His nickname derives from the King Kong (1933 film), since his hands were so big that he could hold the ball in just one hand.^[3]

Personal life

King is the young brother of the also footballer Teleco. The date and place of his death are unknown.^[4]

Honours

São Paulo

Campeonato Paulista: 1943, 1945, 1946
Taça Cidade de São Paulo: 1944
Taça dos Campeões Estaduais Rio-São Paulo: 1943
Torneio Início: 1940

XV de Piracicaba

Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 1948

References

^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.
^ "Grandes Ídolos". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.
^ da Costa, Alexandre (2004). Almanaque do São Paulo (in Portuguese). Editora Abril.
^ "Que fim levou? King". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.

External links

King at ogol.com.br

[1] "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.

[2] "Grandes Ídolos". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.

[3] Costa, Alexandre (2004). Almanaque do São Paulo (in Portuguese). Editora Abril.

[4] "Que fim levou? King". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 June 2023.

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