Manu (footballer, born 1966)

Brazilian footballer

ManuPersonal information

Full name|  João Manuel Rocha Monteiro Corrêa
Date of birth|  (1966-04-08) 8 April 1966 (age 59)
Place of birth|  Brasília, Brazil
Position(s)|  Forward
Youth career
–1986|  São Paulo
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1986–1990|  São Paulo|  76|  (14)
1987|  → Internacional (loan)|  |
1988|  → Juventus-SP (loan)|  |
1988|  → Bangu (loan)|  |
1989|  → América de Natal (loan)|  |
1991–1996|  União da Madeira|  |
1995|  → Chaves (loan)|  |
1996|  → Espinho (loan)|  |
1997–1999|  Académico de Viseu|  |
1998|  → Imortal (loan)|  |
2000|  São José-RS|  |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 October 2023

João Manuel Rocha Monteiro Corrêa (born 8 April 1966), better known as Manu, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.[1][2]

## Career

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Revealed in the youth sectors of São Paulo FC, he was Brazilian champion and São Paulo champion for the club. After being loaned out a few times, he transferred to Portuguese football, at União da Madeira, where he played most of his career. His last club before retiring was EC São José de Porto Alegre.[3]

## Honours

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São Paulo

* Campeonato Brasileiro: 1986
* Campeonato Paulista: 1987

União da Madeira

* Taça da Madeira: 1992–93

## References

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1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
2. ^ "Que fim levou? Manu". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.
3. ^ "O "menudo" Manu está de volta ao Passo d'Areia". EC São José (in Portuguese). Retrieved 13 October 2023.

## External links

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* Manu at ogol.com.br

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals