Jackson Nascimento

Jackson Nascimento (born 24 August 1924) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Jackson

Personal information
Full name	Jackson Nascimento
Date of birth	(1924-08-24) 24 August 1924 (age 101)
Place of birth	Paranaguá, Brazil
Position	Midfielder
Youth career
1940–1942	Antoninense (pt)
1942–1944	Atlético Paranaense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1943–1950	Atlético Paranaense
1950–1952	Corinthians	57	(35)
1952–1956	Atlético Paranaense
Managerial career
1958	Atlético Paranaense
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Revealed by Atlético Paranaense in 1943, Jackson Nascimento played for the club until 1950, being state champion in 1943, 1945 and 1949. In 1950 he transferred to Corinthians, where he was state champion in 1952.^[1] He returned to Athletico where he retired in 1956, and He became the second highest scorer in history (just behind Sicupira), with 143 goals in 196 matches, totaling both spells.^[2][3][4]

Personal life

After retiring at age 30 as a player, Jackson returned as a coach in 1958, becoming state champion once again with Athletico. He decided to leave football permanently and trained as a lawyer. On 24 August 2024, he completed 100 years of life, being honored.^[5][6]

Honours

Player

Athletico Paranaense

• Campeonato Paranaense: 1943, 1945, 1949

Corinthians

• Campeonato Paulista: 1951, 1952

Individual

• 1953 Campeonato Paranaense top scorer: 21 goals^[7]

Manager

Athletico Paranaense

• Campeonato Paranaense: 1958