Denílson (footballer, born 1943) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Denílson Custódio Machado | ||
| Date of birth | 28 March 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Campos dos Goytacazes–RJ, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 1 October 2024 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1961–1963 | Madureira | ||
| 1964–1973 | Fluminense | ||
| 1973–1974 | Rio Negro | ||
| 1975 | Vitória | ||
| National team | |||
| 1966–1968 | Brazil | 9 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1978–1977 | Vitória | ||
| 1986 | Goytacaz | ||
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Denílson Custódio Machado (born March 28, 1943 – died October 1, 2024), known simply as Denílson, was a famous Brazilian football player. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defense on the field.
Denílson was well-known for his amazing skills. People often called him the 'king of step-overs'. A step-over is a cool trick where a player moves their foot over the ball without touching it. This makes defenders think the player is going one way, but then they go another!
Playing Career
Denílson spent most of his playing career with the Fluminense team in Brazil. He played there from 1964 to 1973. During his time with Fluminense, he helped his team win many important titles.
Club Successes
He won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships. These were in 1964, 1969, 1971, and 1973. He also helped Fluminense win three Guanabara Rio Cups in 1966, 1969, and 1971. These were big achievements for his club.
Playing for Brazil
Denílson also played for the Brazil national football team. He represented his country 9 times and scored 1 goal. He was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. During this World Cup, he played in two matches, one against Bulgaria and another against Portugal.
Honours
- Fluminense
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1970
- Campeonato Carioca: 1964, 1969, 1971, 1973
Later Life and Death
After his playing career, Denílson also spent some time as a football manager. He managed teams like Vitória and Goytacaz.
Denílson passed away in Rio de Janeiro on October 1, 2024. He was 81 years old. He is remembered as a talented midfielder and a legend of Brazilian football.
