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, Minas Gerais, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 3 February 2025 (aged 83) | ||
| Height | 1.73 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Juventus-SP | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1959–1961 | Juventus-SP | ||
| 1961–1971 | Santos | 696 | (65) |
| 1971–1975 | Jalisco | ||
| 1974 | Fluminense | ||
| 1975 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 2 | (0) |
| 1976 | Portuguesa Santista | ||
| National team | |||
| 1963–1966 | Brazil | 14 | (4) |
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Antônio Lima dos Santos (born January 18, 1942 – died February 3, 2025), known simply as Lima, was a talented Brazilian football player. He was famous for being able to play many different positions on the field. Lima often played as a defensive midfielder, but he could also play as a defender on either side of the field, or even as a central defender.
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Lima's Club Journey
Starting with Juventus-SP
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.
Becoming a Legend at Santos FC
In 1961, Lima moved to Santos, one of Brazil's most famous football clubs. He quickly became a key player. At first, he played as a right-back defender. This was because the team's captain, Zito, was already playing in Lima's preferred midfield position.
In 1965, Lima finally moved to his favorite position in the midfield. This happened after another great 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. This included the famous Intercontinental Cup in 1962 and 1963. In the 1963 final, he even showed his amazing versatility by playing as a striker!
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Santos, Lima played for Jalisco in Mexico from 1971 to 1975. In 1974, he returned to Brazil and joined Fluminense. The next year, he played two matches for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United States. He finished his football career playing for Portuguesa Santista in Brazil.
Playing for Brazil
Lima also played for the Brazilian national team. He played 14 international matches for his country. He was part of the Brazilian team that competed in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Lima's Passing
Lima passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 83.
Major Achievements
Lima won many important titles during his career, especially with Santos FC:
- Campeonato Paulista: 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969
- Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1963, 1964, 1966
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1968
- Copa Libertadores: 1962, 1963
- Intercontinental Cup: 1962, 1963
- Intercontinental Champions' Supercup: 1968
