Mickey (Brazilian footballer)

Adalberto Kretzer (19 March 1948 – 24 August 2024), better known as Mickey, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Formed at Joinville-based Caxias, became a hero at Fluminense, when he was featured in the final games of the 1970 Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa and scored his team's winning goals on two matches. The nickname "Mickey" came from the size of his ears. He was called "the peace and love scorer", as he celebrated goals by making a "V" with his fingers.

Personal life and death

Mickey lived in the city of Balneário Camboriú, where he worked as a real estate agent until he retired.

Mickey died in Camboriú, Santa Catarina, on 24 August 2024, at the age of 76.

Honours

Fluminense

• Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa: 1970
• Campeonato Carioca: 1969, 1971, 1973
• Taça Guanabara: 1969, 1971

Bahia

• Campeonato Baiano: 1975, 1976

São Paulo

• Campeonato Brasileiro: 1977
• Torneio Nunes Freire: 1976

Ceará

• Campeonato Cearense: 1978

Individual

• 1976 Campeonato Baiano top scorer: 19 goals

References

External links

• Mickey at ogol.com.br