Narciso dos Santos, or just Narciso (born 23 December 1973 in Neópolis, Sergipe) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently the manager of XV de Piracicaba.

He made his debut for the Brazil national team between 1995 and played his last match in 1998. He appeared in one game at the 1996 Summer Olympics; versus Portugal.

Narciso (footballer)

In 2000, Narciso was diagnosed with leukemia, and all evidences pointed towards his retirement from football. However, he managed to recover and returned to his footballing activities soon thereafter, the only sportsman in the world to ever do so.

Narciso (footballer)

Honours

Club

Corinthians

Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 2012

References

External links

1973 births

Living people

Brazilian men's footballers

Brazil men's international footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Brazilian football managers

Footballers at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Olympic footballers for Brazil

CR Flamengo footballers

Santos FC players

São Paulo state football team players

Olympic bronze medalists for Brazil

Club Sportivo Sergipe managers

Clube Atlético Penapolense managers

Clube Atlético Linense managers

ABC Futebol Clube managers

Esporte Clube XV de Novembro (Piracicaba) managers

Medalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics

Olympic medalists in football

1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup players

CE Operário Várzea-Grandense managers

Footballers from Sergipe

Narciso (footballer)