Lima (footballer, born 1942) facts for kids
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Lima in 1963
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Antônio Lima dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 18 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | São Sebastião do Paraíso, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 3 February 2025 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Santos, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1958–1959 | Juventus-SP | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1961 | Juventus-SP | ||
| 1961–1971 | Santos | ||
| 1971–1974 | Jalisco | ||
| 1974 | Fluminense | ||
| 1975 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2 | (0) |
| 1975–1979 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| International career | |||
| 1963–1966 | Brazil | 14 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Antônio Lima dos Santos, known simply as Lima, was a fantastic Brazilian football player. He was born on January 18, 1942, and passed away on February 3, 2025. Lima was famous for being able to play many different positions on the field. He often played as a defensive midfielder, but he could also play as a full-back (on the sides) or even as a central defender. His ability to play anywhere made him a very valuable player.
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Lima's Club Career
Starting Out in Brazil
Lima was born in São Sebastião do Paraíso, a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil. He started his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth team of Juventus-SP. By 1959, he was good enough to play for their main team.
Playing for Santos FC
In 1961, Lima became a key player for Juventus-SP. Soon after, he moved to Santos, one of Brazil's most famous football clubs. At Santos, he first played as a right-back. This was because the team already had a great midfielder and captain named Zito.
Lima moved to his favorite position, defensive midfielder, in 1965. This happened after another famous player, Carlos Alberto Torres, joined the team. Lima stayed with Santos until 1971. During his time there, he played almost 700 matches! He helped Santos win every major title a Brazilian club could win back then.
Winning Big Titles
Some of his biggest wins with Santos included the Intercontinental Cup. They won this important international trophy in 1962 and 1963. In the 1963 final, Lima showed off his amazing versatility. He even played as a striker in that game!
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Santos in 1971, Lima played for Jalisco in Mexico. In 1974, he came back to Brazil and joined Fluminense. The next year, 1975, he played a couple of matches for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United States. He finished his football career playing for Portuguesa Santista in Brazil.
Lima's International Career
Lima also played for his country, the Brazil national team. He played in 14 international matches. He was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Lima played in all three of Brazil's matches during that World Cup tournament.
Lima's Passing
Lima passed away on February 3, 2025, when he was 83 years old. He died from kidney disease.
External Links
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- NASL stats
