Manuel Francisco dos Santos (October 28, 1933 – January 20, 1983), known by the nickname “Garrincha”, was a Brazilian football right winger and forward who helped the Brazil national team win the World Cups of 1958 and 1962. He played the majority of his professional career for Brazilian club Botafogo.

The word garrincha itself means wren. Garrincha was also known as Mané (short for Manuel) by his friends. The combined “Mané Garrincha” is common among fans in Brazil. Due to his immense popularity in Brazil, he was also called Alegria do Povo (Joy of the People) and Anjo de Pernas Tortas (Angel with Bent Legs).

FIFA considers him the best Brazilian player ever after Pelé; he is regarded as the best dribbler in football history.In the Estádio do Maracanã the home changing room is known as ‘Garrincha’, whereas the away changing room is known as ‘Pelé’