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Biography and career records reviewed 23 Oct 2026.

Garrincha was a Brazilian forward remembered for his dribbling and his role in the country’s first two World Cup-winning teams. Brazil’s federation identifies him with the 1958 and 1962 champions and with Botafogo.

Brazilian Football Confederation

FIFA records five World Cup goals: four in 1962 and one in 1966. That tournament tally is separate from his wider Brazil record.

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Full name
Manoel Francisco dos SantosFIFA
Born
28 October 1933 · Pau Grande, Magé, BrazilBrazilian Football ConfederationFIFA
Died
20 January 1983FIFA
Position
ForwardFIFA
World Cup titles
1958 and 1962Brazilian Football Confederation
World Cup goals
5FIFA
Brazil record reported by CBF
60 appearances · 17 goalsBrazilian Football Confederation

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Brazil’s first two world titles

The Brazilian federation’s retrospective places Garrincha in both the 1958 and 1962 winning teams. Its national-team record gives him 60 appearances and 17 goals.

Brazilian Football Confederation

Four of his five World Cup goals came in 1962. FIFA’s goal collection makes it possible to separate that tournament contribution from the single goal he added in 1966.

FIFA

Pau Grande and Botafogo

Born Manoel Francisco dos Santos, Garrincha came from Pau Grande in Magé. The Brazilian federation commemorates him as a Botafogo and Brazil figure; the birthplace and club connection are part of his story alongside the World Cup titles.

Brazilian Football ConfederationFIFA

Dribbling and the burden of 1962

The CBF remembers Garrincha particularly for improvisation and dribbling. His role changed between Brazil’s first two world titles: in 1958 he played alongside Pelé, while in 1962 Pelé’s injury gave Garrincha a more prominent responsibility in the attack.

Brazilian Football Confederation

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The published record

Career milestones.

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  1. 1933-10-28

    Born in Pau Grande

    Born in the Magé area of Rio de Janeiro state.

    Brazilian Football Confederation
  2. 1958

    First World Cup title

    Was part of Brazil’s World Cup-winning side in Sweden.

    Brazilian Football Confederation
  3. 1962

    Second title and four goals

    Scored four goals during Brazil’s successful campaign in Chile.

    FIFABrazilian Football Confederation
  4. 1966

    Fifth World Cup goal

    Scored once at the tournament in England.

    FIFA
  5. 1983-01-20

    Death

    Died at the age of 49.

    FIFA

Quick answers

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What was Garrincha’s real name?

His full name was Manoel Francisco dos Santos.

FIFA
How many World Cups did Garrincha win?

He was part of Brazil’s winning teams in 1958 and 1962.

Brazilian Football Confederation
How many World Cup goals did Garrincha score?

FIFA records five: four in 1962 and one in 1966.

FIFA

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