Donizete Oliveira facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 February 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Bauru, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1987–1989 | Fluminense | 44 | (2) |
| 1990–1991 | Grêmio | 30 | (0) |
| 1992–1994 | Bragantino | 48 | (2) |
| 1995 | São Paulo | 16 | (0) |
| 1996–1997 | Cruzeiro | 38 | (1) |
| 1998 | Vitória | 21 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | Cruzeiro | 39 | (0) |
| 2001 | Urawa Reds | 7 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Vasco da Gama | 15 | (0) |
| 2003 | Sporting Cristal | ||
| National team | |||
| 1990–2000 | Brazil | 6 | (0) |
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Donizete Francisco de Oliveira, often known simply as Donizete, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on February 21, 1968. Donizete played as a midfielder, which means he helped his team both defend and attack on the field.
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Donizete's Football Journey
Donizete had a long and successful career playing for many different football clubs. He spent most of his time playing in Brazil, but he also had a short period playing in Japan.
Early Career in Brazil
Donizete started his professional football journey in 1987. His first big club was Fluminense, a famous team in Brazil. He played there for a few years, showing his skills as a midfielder.
After Fluminense, he moved to Grêmio in 1990. He continued to play well, helping his team in the midfield. Later, he played for Bragantino and São Paulo, two other well-known Brazilian clubs.
Playing for Cruzeiro and Other Teams
Donizete had two different times playing for Cruzeiro, which is one of Brazil's biggest football teams. He first joined Cruzeiro in 1996 and played there for a couple of years. He then returned to Cruzeiro in 1999 for another two seasons.
He also played for Vitória in 1998. Donizete was known for his strong and consistent play in the midfield, always working hard for his team.
Time in Japan and Later Clubs
In 2001, Donizete decided to try playing football outside of Brazil. He joined Urawa Reds, a team in Japan. This was a new experience for him, playing in a different league and country.
After his time in Japan, he returned to Brazil to play for Vasco da Gama. He also had a short period playing for Sporting Cristal before he finished his professional playing career.
Playing for Brazil
Besides playing for many clubs, Donizete also had the honor of representing his country. He played for the Brazilian national team between 1990 and 2000. Playing for your country is a big achievement for any footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Donizete Francisco de Oliveira para niños
