Abner Magnani
Professional soccer player in the NASL
Abner Magnani is a Brazilian-American professional soccer player who competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during its formative years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Playing as a forward, Magnani brought Brazilian flair and technical skill to American soccer during a period when the sport was establishing its foothold in North American professional sports. Though not achieving the fame of some international stars who played in the NASL, Magnani contributed to the league's competitive quality and helped develop professional soccer in the United States. His career represents the international influence that shaped professional soccer in North America during the sport's crucial developmental years.
Athlete
Brazilian
1950
Thinking about the name
Abner
Hebrew origin
“From Hebrew 'Avner,' meaning 'my father is a lamp' or 'father of light,' this biblical name was borne by King Saul's military commander. Abner carries martial strength and intelligence, with a scholarly, distinguished quality that appeals to parents seeking classic biblical names with substantive historical character.”