Esnel

Esnel Miralha Lopes (24 May 1934 – 11 February 2015), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career
Trained in the children's categories of the extinct AC Joaçaba, Esnel started as a professional at Inter de Lages in 1951. In 1953 he arrived at Carlos Renaux where he achieved the great feat of becoming state champion, which attracted the attention of Vicente Feola's São Paulo FC, who hired the team's cerebral central midfielder, alongside the striker Agenor. He stayed at the club for a short time, but at Ponte Preta he established himself, playing for the club for more than 6 years. He also had a quick spell at Portuguesa and was champion with the Brazilian national team in South American Access Championship in 1962.

Honours

 * Carlos Renaux
 * Campeonato Catarinense: 1953


 * Brazil
 * South American Access Championship: 1962