Dedimar facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dedimar Souza Lima | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Irecê, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1992–1996 | Vitória | ||
| 1996–1997 | Juventude | ||
| 1997 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1997–1998 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 1998 | Júbilo Iwata | ||
| 1999–2000 | Coritiba | ||
| 2000–2003 | Etti Jundiai | ||
| 2003–2005 | Santo André | ||
| 2006 | Tokyo Verdy | ||
| 2006–2007 | Marília | ||
| 2007 | São Caetano | ||
| 2007 | Santo André | ||
| 2008 | Juventus | ||
| 2008 | Santo André | ||
| National team | |||
| 1995 | Brazil U-20 | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2013 | Paulista | ||
| 2013–2014 | Santo André | ||
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Dedimar Souza Lima (born on January 27, 1976) is a former Brazilian football player. He played as a defender. After his playing career, he became a manager. Today, he works as a youth scout for the football club Palmeiras. This means he helps find talented young players for the team.
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Dedimar's Playing Career
Dedimar started his professional football journey in 1992. He played for many different clubs during his career.
Early Years in Brazil
He began at Vitória and stayed there until 1996. After that, he played for Juventude for a year. In 1997, he joined Palmeiras, which is one of Brazil's biggest clubs. Later that year, he moved to Atlético Mineiro.
Playing in Japan
In 1998, Dedimar went to Japan to play for Júbilo Iwata. This was an exciting experience for him to play football in a different country. He played a few games and even scored a goal for the team.
Return to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Dedimar came back to Brazil. He played for Coritiba from 1999 to 2000. Then, he joined Etti Jundiai and played there for three years, from 2000 to 2003. He also spent time at Santo André from 2003 to 2005.
More Clubs and Retirement
Dedimar had another short spell in Japan with Tokyo Verdy in 2006. He then returned to Brazil, playing for clubs like Marília, São Caetano, and Juventus. He even returned to Santo André twice more before ending his playing career around 2008.
Playing for Brazil's Youth Team
Dedimar also had the honor of representing his country. In 1995, he played for the Brazil U-20 team. This means he was part of the national team for players under 20 years old, which is a big achievement for any young footballer.
Life After Playing: Manager and Scout
After he stopped playing football professionally, Dedimar decided to stay involved in the sport.
Becoming a Manager
He took on a new role as a manager. In 2013, he managed Paulista, one of his former clubs. From 2013 to 2014, he also managed Santo André, another club where he had played. As a manager, he was in charge of the team's training, tactics, and overall performance.
Current Role: Youth Scout
Today, Dedimar uses his experience to help young players. He works as a youth scout for Palmeiras. His job is to watch young footballers play and identify those with great talent and potential. He helps find the next generation of football stars for the club.
