Jeferson da Conceição Gonçalves (born 5 October 1989) is a Brazilian

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and blind

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Early life

Jefinho was born in 1989 in Candeias, Brazil. He became blind at the age of seven after suffering from glaucoma.

Career

Jefinho has been regarded as one of the best blind football players worldwide. He debuted for the Brazil national blind football team at the age of fourteen.

Style of play

Jefinho is known for his speed.

Personal life

Jefinho is nicknamed the "Paralympic Pele" after Brazil international Pele.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jefinho 1989 births Brazilian blind people Brazilian men's footballers 5-a-side footballers at the 2023 Parapan American Games Medalists at the 2023 Parapan American Games Living people