Dequinha
José Mendonça dos Santos, simply known as Dequinha, was a Brazilian footballer.
The midfielder started his career in played yet for Potiguar de Mossoró, ABC, and América-PE until 1950 when he signed with Flamengo. Dequinha was a key player during Flamengo's 1953-54-55 Rio State Championships campaigns.
He played the 1954 FIFA World Cup for Brazil and remained in the national team for another two years.
In 1960, he transferred to Campo Grande-RJ where he retired two years later.
Dequinha died on September 29, 1997 in Aracaju, Brazil.Honours
Player
;ABC
- Campeonato Potiguar: 1947
;Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 1953, 1954, 1955
Manager
;Sergipe
- Campeonato Sergipano: 1970, 1971, 1972