Neca (footballer, born 1950)

Brazilian footballer

NecaPersonal information

Full name|  Antônio Rodrigues Filho
Date of birth|  (1950-04-15) 15 April 1950 (age 75)
Place of birth|  Rio Grande, Brazil
Position(s)|  Midfielder
Youth career
–1967|  Rio Grande
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1967–1968|  Rio Grande|  |
1968–1974|  Esportivo|  |
1974|  Goiás|  |
1975–1976|  Grêmio|  108|  (59)
1976|  Corinthians|  22|  (10)
1977|  Cruzeiro|  45|  (18)
1977–1979|  São Paulo|  107|  (29)
1980|  America-RJ|  |
1980|  Taubaté|  |
1981–1984|  São Paulo-RS|  |
1984–1985|  Rio-Grandense|  |
1986|  São Paulo-RS|  |
International career
1976|  Brazil|  3|  (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 September 2023

Antônio Rodrigues Filho (born 15 April 1950), better known as Neca, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1][2][3][4]

## Career

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A midfielder of great quality, he emerged in football in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, being hired in 1968 by Grêmio. Despite his talent, he did not win titles at the club, and soon went to Corinthians and then to Cruzeiro, where he became state champion in 1976.[5] title In 1977, at São Paulo FC, he became Brazilian champion.[6]

## International career

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For Brazil national team, Neca played 3 official matches and scored one goal.[7]

No. | Cap  | Date  | Venue  | Opponent  | Score  | Result  | Competition  | Ref.

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1  | 1  | 19 May 1976 | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  Argentina | 2–0 | 2–0 | Taça do Atlântico / Copa Roca | [7][8]

## Honours

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Esportivo

* Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2: 1969

Cruzeiro

* Campeonato Mineiro: 1977

São Paulo

* Campeonato Brasileiro: 1977

## References

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1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
2. ^ "Que fim levou? Neca". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
3. ^ "Neca, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
4. ^ "Antônio Rodrigues Filho". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
5. ^ "Antônio Rodrigues Filho". Cruzeiropédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
6. ^ "Neca… um perseguido lembrado na seleção". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 29 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
7. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1976-1977". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
8. ^ "Brazil v Argentina, 19 May 1976". 11v11. Retrieved 11 September 2023.

## External links

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* Neca at ogol.com.br

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals
*[No.]: Number
*[Ref.]: Reference