Manfrini, Flu idol and member of the ‘Máquina Tricolor’, dies aged 75 | OneFootball

Manfrini, a Fluminense idol, passed away in the early hours of this Wednesday (10) in São Paulo at the age of 75. The family did not disclose the cause of death.

The former striker joined the club in 1973 and quickly became one of its main stars. He was the top scorer of that year’s Campeonato Carioca, with 13 goals, and shone in the decisive Fla-Flu: he scored two goals in the 4-2 victory, right in Maracanã under a torrential downpour. His performance earned him the nickname “Craque da Chuva” (“Star of the Rain”).

In 1975, Manfrini was part of the first lineup of the Máquina Tricolor and played alongside stars such as Rivellino, Félix, Paulo César Caju, and Marco Antônio. Wearing the Flu jersey, he scored 61 goals in 157 matches.

On social media, Fluminense published a note of condolence and wished “solidarity to the family and friends.”

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