João Sabino

João Sabino (2 October 1938 – 5 September 1978), was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Revealed at Internacional de Bebedouro, he arrived at São Paulo FC along with another athlete on the team, the right back Deleu. At São Paulo, he made 88 appearances and scored 22 goals. Sabino had the nickname "Pelé de Bebedouro" due to his enormous physical resemblance with Pelé.

Personal life
Sabino owned a butcher shop in the city of Bebedouro after retiring from football.

Honours

 * São Paulo
 * Small Club World Cup: 1963

Death
He died of hepatitis, on 5 September 1978.