Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Manuel Marinho Alves , best known as Maneca ( January 28 , 1926 -- June 28 , 1961 ) was a Brazilian footballer in striker role .
Simplified: Manuel Marinho Alves ( 28 January 1925 â `` 28 June 1961 ) was a former Brazilian football player .