Maxambomba


José Francisco Bermudes Nascimento, better known by the nickname Maxambomba, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Right midfielder, Maxambomba was top scorer and great highlight of Coritiba FBC state champion in 1916. He received his nickname in allusion to a word derived from "machine pump", due to Bermudes being like the team's bomb. He was also the highlight of the Paraná state team. Played his last years for Portuguesa from 1926 to 1929, making 14 appearances and scoring 14 goals.

International career

Maxambomba was called up for the 1921 South American Championship held in Argentina.

Personal life

His younger brother, Ninho, was also a footballer and played together with him in Coritiba.

Death

Maxambomba died hospitalized in Bauru, on 2 September 1963.

Honours

;Coritiba
  • Campeonato Paranaense: 1916
;Individual