Dequinha

Who was Dequinha?

José Mendonça dos Santos, simply known as Dequinha, was a Brazilian footballer.

The midfielder started his career in 1946 at Atlético de Mossoró. He played yet for Potiguar de Mossoró, ABC-RN, and América-PE until 1950 when he signed with Flamengo. Dequinha was a key player during Flamengo's 1953-54-55 Rio State Championships campaigns.

He played the 1954 FIFA World Cup for Brazil and remained in the national team for another two years.

In 1960 he transferred to Campo Grande-RJ where he retired two years later.

Dequinha died on September 29, 1997 in Aracaju