Dondinho is the father of Pelé – a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward and is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled “the greatest” by FIFA.
Dondinho was a supportive parent who was supportive of his son’s football career from day one of it. He was the father, mentor and trainer of Pelé. In this article, we will dive into his personal life to know more about him. Continue reading to learn more about Pelé’s father Dondinho.
Who was Pelé’s father Dondinho?
Dondinho is a celebrity parent and a celebrity on his own who happens to be the father of legendary Brazilian former professional footballer, Pelé.
He was born on October 2, 1917, in Campos Gerais, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil to his parents as João Ramos do Nascimento. He is the son of Ambrosina Rosa da Conceição.
He was a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre-forward. During his own playing career, Dondinho played for a number of small clubs and once had an opportunity to play for Atlético Mineiro.
He passed away on November 16, 1996, São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil, aged 79. He is the father of three children including Pelé. He has two other children who have been identified as Zeca Nascimento and Maria Lúcia Nascimento.
