João Lanzoni (28 August 1930 – 13 September 2014), simply known as Lanzoni or Lanzoninho, was a Brazilian professional football player and manager who played as a forward.
Career Lanzoninho started his professional career at Coritiba, and in the 50s came to São Paulo football where he played most of his days as a player. He also played outside Brazil for Independiente, Millonarios and Sport Boys. As a coach, Lanzoni was state champion with Coritiba in 1972.
Personal life and death Due to his charitable work as an administrator of a Pentecostal church, Lanzoni was a peace ambassador by United Nations.
He died at age 84, victim of a stroke.
Honours Player São Paulo Small Club World Cup: 1955
Santa Cruz Campeonato Pernambucano: 1957
Manager Coritiba Campeonato Paranaense: 1972
References
External links Lanzoni at ogol.com.br