a well-deserved member of the coveted brazilian football hall of fame, manuel francisco dos santos, earned the nickname of 'garrincha', which translates as 'little bird'.

plying his trade on the right wing, or up front, garrincha is considered the greatest dribbler in history.

born in pau grande (Magé), in rio de janeiro state, garrincha spent most of his footballing career at rio' botafogo football club, playing 581 games for them.

in addition to a dazzling club career, garrincha was a major figure for the national side, winning two fifa world cups, whilst earning the golden ball and the golden boot awards at the 1962 tournament.