Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: JoÃ # o Coelho Neto , known more commonly as Preguinho ( February 8 , 1905 -- October 1 , 1979 ) was a Brazilian footballer in the striker position .
Simplified: Preguinho ( born 8 February , 1905 ) is a former Brazilian football player .