Carlos Alberto Dias facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carlos Alberto Costa Dias | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Brasília, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 5 October 2026 (aged 59) | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985 | Matsubara | ||
| 1986–1988 | Fujita Industries | ||
| 1988–1989 | Coritiba | 20 | (7) |
| 1990–1992 | Botafogo | 53 | (5) |
| 1993 | Vasco da Gama | 0 | (0) |
| 1993 | Grêmio | 4 | (2) |
| 1994 | Paraná | 15 | (5) |
| 1995 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 32 | (1) |
| 1996 | Paraná | 8 | |
| 1997 | Verdy Kawasaki | 10 | (3) |
| 1998 | Coritiba | 3 | (0) |
| 1999 | Paraná | 10 | (0) |
| 2000 | Ceará | ||
| 2001 | Madureira | ||
| 2002 | Ponta Grossa | ||
| 2003 | Operário | ||
| 2004 | Shizuoka | ||
| 2005–2006 | Operário Ferroviário | ||
| 2006 | Marcílio Dias | ||
| International career | |||
| 1992 | Brazil | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2014 | Castanhal | ||
| 2017 | Paragominas | ||
| 2018 | Gama | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Carlos Alberto Costa Dias was a talented Brazilian football player. He was born on 5 May 1967 in Brasília, the capital city of Brazil. During his sports career, he played as an attacking striker. His main job on the pitch was to score exciting goals for his team.
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Football Career of Carlos Alberto Dias
Carlos Alberto started his path in professional soccer in 1985 with Matsubara. Soon after, he traveled across the world to play in Japan for Fujita Industries. This gave him great international experience as a young forward.
Playing in the Brazilian Top League
After returning to Brazil, he competed at the highest level in the Série A. He first joined Coritiba in 1988, scoring seven goals in twenty games. In 1990, he signed with Botafogo, where he spent three strong seasons.
During the 1990s, he also played for other famous Brazilian teams. These clubs included Vasco da Gama and Grêmio. He later helped Paraná achieve big victories on the soccer field.
Adventure in the Japanese Leagues
Carlos Alberto loved playing in Japan and returned there in 1995 to join Shimizu S-Pulse. He had a fantastic run in the J1 League, scoring 17 goals in just 32 matches. He also wore the jersey of Verdy Kawasaki in 1997, finding the net three times. Later, he briefly played for Shizuoka.
National Team and Other Teams
In April 1992, he achieved a huge childhood dream. Carlos Alberto was selected to play for the famous Brazil national team in an international game against Finland.
Towards the end of his active playing days, he competed for several other Brazilian clubs:
- Ceará
- Madureira
- Ponta Grossa
- Operário
- Operário Ferroviário
- Marcílio Dias
Later Life and Coaching
After hanging up his boots, Carlos Alberto wanted to teach soccer skills to younger players. He became a coach and led teams like Castanhal, Paragominas, and Gama. Carlos Alberto passed away on 5 October 2026. Fans remember him as an exciting traveler of the soccer world.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Alberto Dias para niños
