José Maria Fidélis dos Santos facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Maria Fidélis dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 13 March 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Defender (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962-1968 1969-1974 1975 1976-1977 1978 1979-1981 |
Bangu Vasco da Gama América ABC Operário São José |
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| International career | |||
| 1966 | Brazil | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Maria Fidélis dos Santos (born 13 March, 1944), known simply as Fidélis, is a former Brazilian football player. He was a strong defender who played for several important clubs in Brazil. Fidélis also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team.
Playing for Clubs
Fidélis started his professional football journey in 1962. He played for a team called Bangu until 1968. After that, he joined Vasco da Gama, which is a very famous club in Brazil. He played there for many years, from 1969 to 1974.
During his time at Vasco da Gama, Fidélis played in Brazil's top football league, the Série A. He was a reliable defender for his teams. Later in his career, he also played for other clubs like América, ABC, Operário, and São José.
Playing for Brazil
One of the biggest achievements for any football player is to represent their country. Fidélis was chosen to play for the Brazil national team in 1966. This was a very special year because it was when the 1966 FIFA World Cup took place.
Being part of the national team meant he was one of the best players in Brazil at that time. He played alongside many legendary Brazilian footballers.
