João Lanzoni

João Lanzoni (28 August 1930 – 13 September 2014), simply known as Lanzoni or Lanzoninho, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager who played as a forward.

Career
Lanzoninho started his professional career at Coritiba, and in the 50s came to São Paulo football where he played most of his days as a player. He also played outside Brazil for Independiente, Millonarios and Sport Boys. As a coach, Lanzoni was state champion with Coritiba in 1972.

Personal life
Due to his charitable work as an administrator of a Pentecostal church, Lanzoni was a peace ambassador by United Nations.

Player

 * São Paulo
 * Small Club World Cup: 1955


 * Santa Cruz
 * Campeonato Pernambucano: 1957

Manager

 * Coritiba
 * Campeonato Paranaense: 1972

Death
Lanzoni died at age 84, victim of a stroke.