Nelson Zeglio
Nelson Zeglio | |
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| Born | 1926-11-21 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | 2019-02-25 |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 1951–195x |
| Known for | Forward for Sochaux, Montpellier, CA Paris, Roubaix-Tourcoing |
Nelson Zeglio (21 November 1926 – 25 February 2019) was a Brazilian professional football player who operated primarily as a forward.
Career
Originating from São Paulo, Zeglio made a move in 1951 from São Paulo to the French side Sochaux. At that period, he was one of three South American players recruited by Sochaux and notably became the club's inaugural Brazilian athlete, a unique status maintained until the arrivals of Francileudo Santos and Alexandre Finazzi in 2000. Zeglio's first appearance for Sochaux occurred on 9 September 1951, during which he scored despite the team's 3–1 defeat against Lens. In January 1952, he was loaned to Montpellier and subsequently represented CA Paris as well as Roubaix-Tourcoing. He eventually ended his playing career back in his native Brazil.
Later life and death
Following his football career, Zeglio dedicated two decades to working with Air France. By November 2016, coinciding with his 90th birthday, he held the distinction of being the oldest surviving former Sochaux player. He died on 25 February 2019 at the age of 92.