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Nivaldo (footballer, born 1968)

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Brazilian association footballer

Nivaldo
Personal information
Full name Nivaldo Soares de Oliveira Filho
Date of birth (1968-02-05) 5 February 1968 (age 56)
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1988–1993 Náutico
1994–1995 Sport
1995–1996 Cruzeiro
1996–1997 Atlético-MG
1998–1999 Villa Nova
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nivaldo Soares de Oliveira Filho (born 5 February 1968) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for Villa Nova.

Career

He started his career with the Brazilian side Náutico, helping the club win the state league. On 18 October 1989, he scored the fastest goal in Brazilian top flight history eight seconds after kick-off during a 3–2 win over Atlético-MG.

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Nivaldo worked at a laundry.

Personal life

Nivaldo is married and has children.

References

  1. "Nivaldo recorda quando dividia quitinete com Ronaldo Fenômeno" [Nivaldo remembers when he shared a studio apartment with Ronaldo Fenômeno]. Meionorte (in Portuguese). 22 October 2020.
  2. Ana Beatriz Venceslau (27 January 2007). "Há 30 anos,Nivaldo entrava para a história com o gol mais rápido do Campeonato Brasileiro" [30 years ago, Nivaldo made history with the fastest goal in the Brazilian Championship]. Super Esportes (in Portuguese).
  3. Elton de Castro (11 December 2011). "Do estrelato ao ostracismo: a vida do ex-atacante do Náutico, Nivaldo" [From stardom to ostracism: the life of former Náutico striker, Nivaldo]. Globo (in Portuguese).
  4. Marcelo Cavalcante (19 October 2021). "Autor do gol mais rápido da história do Brasileirão é homenageado no interior de Pernambuco; saiba quem foi" [Author of the fastest goal in the history of the Brasileirão is honored in the interior of Pernambuco; know who it was]. Jornal do Commercio (in Portuguese).


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