Nenê (footballer, born 1976)

Elissandra Regina Cavalcanti (born 31 March 1976), commonly known as Nenê, is a female Brazilian former football defender. She was part of the Brazil women's national football team.

Nenê
Personal information
Full name Elissandra Regina Cavalcanti
Date of birth (1976-03-31) 31 March 1976
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996 Saad EC
National team
1996–2000 Brazil
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

She competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, playing 5 matches. On club level she played for Saad EC.[1]

See also

References

  1. Women's Olympic Rosters Soccer America, 18 July 1996
  • Nenê at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
  • Nene at the International Olympic Committee
  • NeneFIFA competition record
  • Oxenham, Gwendolyn (June 4, 2015). "'Pele With a Skirt': The Unequal Fortunes of Brazil's Soccer Stars". The Atlantic.
  • Shepard, Michael T. (June 26, 1999). "Women Gain A Foothold in Brazil Soccer". The Washington Post.


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