Nélson Bertolazzi


Nélson Antônio Bertolazzi is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

Bertolazzi is the brother of Brazil international Paulo Egídio.

Career

Bertolazzi played for Portuguese side Boavista, helping the club win the 1992 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.

Style of play

Bertolazzi mainly operated as a striker and was described as "despite being a striker, Nelson Bertollazzi was never a man for astronomical amounts of goals. Often moved to an attacking lane, due to his characteristics as a mobile player, the Brazilian was not a goalscoring machine".

Personal life

After retiring from professional football, Bertolazzi worked at a gas station.