Neneca (footballer, born 1947)

Hélio Miguel (18 December 1947 – 25 January 2015), better known by the nickname Neneca, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career
A goalkeeper, Neneca is remembered for being Guarani FC's starter in the 1978 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He stood out for his excellent ability with the ball at his feet, something rare for goalkeepers at that time, having made the long pass that ended in the goal scored by Careca. He also won a state title with Náutico, where in 1974, he became known nationally for completing 1,636 minutes, more than 18 matches, without conceding a goal, and another with Londrina EC in 1981, where he worked for years as a goalkeeper trainer. He inspired the nickname "Neneca" in several other goalkeepers, especially black ones, such as Neneca and Hugo Souza.

Personal life
His son, Hélio Miguel Júnior, who also uses the nickname "Neneca", is a goalkeeper in the youth categories of Londrina EC and currently plays for FC Cascavel.

Honours

 * Náutico
 * Campeonato Pernambucano: 1974


 * Guarani
 * Campeonato Brasileiro: 1978


 * Londrina
 * Campeonato Paranaense: 1981

Death
Neneca died in Londrina, 25 January 2015, aged 67, due to advancing bone cancer.