Preguinho

João Coelho Netto, known more commonly as "Preguinho" (February 8, 1905 – October 1, 1979) was a Brazilian footballer in the striker position. He was born in Rio de Janeiro.

Son of Brazilian writer Coelho Neto, Preguinho was born on February 5th 1905. He played from 1925-1938 for Fluminense and scored 184 goals. A varied athlete,(playing volleyball, basketball, waterpolo, swimming, hockey, track & field and ornamental jumps) he received in 1952 the title of "Grande Benemérito Atleta". For Brazil he participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup and was the first captain of the Brazilian national team, scoring the first goal ever from Brazil in a FIFA World Cup in a match against Yugoslavia, and other two goals in match with Bolivia. He died at the age of 74 on September 29th 1979. In his honour, Fluminense dedicated a statue. A Brazilian TV-programme of his life was produced by Carlos Niemeyer for Canal 100 and directed by Carlos Leonam and Oswaldo Caldeira.