Mahatma Gandhi (footballer)

Brazilian footballer (born 1992)

For the Indian political ethicist, see Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma GandhiPersonal information

Full name|  Mahatma Gandhi Heberpio Mattos Pires
Date of birth|  (1992-02-18) 18 February 1992 (age 33)[1]
Place of birth|  Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Height|  1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)|  Defender
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2011–2017|  Atlético Goianiense|  11|  (0)
2016|  → Trindade (loan)|  1|  (0)
2016|  → Goiânia (loan)|  4|  (0)
2017|  → Iporá (loan)|  0|  (0)
Total|  |  16|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mahatma Gandhi Heberpio Mattos Pires[2][3] (born 18 February 1992), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

## Club career

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The name 'Mahatma Gandhi' was derived from the Indian political ethicist Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi's parents were inspired by the Indian leader's philosophy of non-violence and named their son after him.[4]

In 2011, Gandhi joined Atlético Clube Goianiense. His debut season in the Serie A came in 2011, but he spent most of his time on the bench. He made seven Serie A appearances in 2012. In 2013, he played four matches for Serie B, but did not get a chance to play in 2014. He was part of the 2014 Campeonato Goiano winning team, where he made five appearances in the state league.[5][6]

On December 1, 2017, he played his last match for Goiânia and retired from professional football.[4]

## References

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1. ^ "Player summary | Mahatma Gandhi". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL Medien GmbH & Co. KG. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
2. ^ "Did Mahatma Gandhi play football? Story behind this lesser-known player and where is he now". Live Mint. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
3. ^ "Meet Mahatma Gandhi: The Brazilian Footballer Who Shares A Name With History". TimelineDaily. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
4. ^ a b Mehta, Daisy. "Mahatma Gandhi Played Football? Story Of Unnoticed Player Inspired By Father Of The Nation News24 -". News24. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
5. ^ Mahatma at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
6. ^ "Jogadores – Mahatma" (in Portuguese). Atlético Clube Goianiense. Retrieved 11 August 2015.

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