Ninimbergue dos Santos Guerra (16 March 1963 – 11 July 1996), better known as Berg, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Career

He started his career at Rio Negro and was the highlight of the 1982 Amazonense Championship, being then hired by Botafogo. He was elected Bola de Prata winner in the 1987 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, but suffered a serious knee injury, playing few matches in the following seasons.

Honours

Rio Negro Campeonato Amazonense: 1982

Botafogo Campeonato Carioca: 1989, 1990 Taça Rio: 1989

Individual Bola de Prata: 1987

Death

Berg died of a massive heart attack while playing with friends during his vacations.

References

External links Berg at ogol.com.br