Denílson (footballer, born 1943) facts for kids
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Custódio and the second or paternal family name is Machado.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Denílson Custódio Machado | ||
Date of birth | 28 March 1943 | ||
Place of birth | Campos dos Goytacazes–RJ, 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 28 March 1943), best known as Denílson, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder.
He played entire career (1962–1974) at Fluminense, and won four Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1964, 1969, 1971, 1973), and three Guanabara Rio Cup (1966, 1969, 1971).
At international level, he made 9 appearances for the Brazil national football team, scoring 1 goal, and participated at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, making two appearances against Bulgaria and Portugal.
He is known as the 'king of step-overs'.
Honours
- Fluminense
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1970
- Campeonato Carioca: 1964, 1969, 1971, 1973
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