João Saldanha

Who is this?

João Alves Jobin Saldanha (3 July 1917 – 12 July 1990) was a Brazilian journalist and football manager. He coached the Brazil national football team during the South American Qualifying to the 1970 FIFA World Cup. Nicknamed João Sem Medo (Fearless João) by Nelson Rodrigues, Saldanha played for Botafogo. He then started a career in journalism and became one of Brazil's most prolific sports columnists. He often criticised players, managers and teams, and was a member of then-illegal Brazilian Communist Party (Partido Comunista Brasileiro – PCB).

Career

1. 1917
   Born
2. 1990
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Alegrete
• •Citizenship: Brazil
• •Known as: association football player, journalist, association football coach
• •Sport: association football