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Personal information
Full name Renato Cunha Valle
Date of birth (1944-12-05) December 5, 1944 (age 80)
Place of birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1974 Brazil 2 (0)
† Appearances (Goals).

Renato Cunha Valle (born December 5, 1944) is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He was born in Rio de Janeiro. Most people know him simply as Renato. He played as a goalkeeper, which means he was the player who protected the goal.

Renato's Club Career

Renato played for many different football clubs during his career. He was known for his skills as a goalkeeper. He joined some of Brazil's biggest teams.

Playing for Major Teams

Renato played for Flamengo multiple times. He was with them in 1964, then from 1967 to 1968, and again from 1972 to 1975. Flamengo is a very famous club in Brazil.

He also played for Clube Atlético Mineiro from 1970 to 1972. During his time there, he helped the team achieve a big win. He then moved to Fluminense, playing from 1975 to 1979.

Other Clubs Renato Played For

Besides these well-known clubs, Renato also played for several other teams. These included Taubaté in 1965 and Entrerriense in 1966.

He also played for Uberlândia in 1969. Later in his career, he joined Bahia, where he played from 1979 to 1982.

Renato's National Team Journey

Renato also had the honor of playing for his country, Brazil. This is a dream for many footballers. He represented the Brazil national football team.

Playing for Brazil

Renato made two appearances for the Brazilian national team. Both of these matches took place in 1973. Playing for your country is a huge achievement.

World Cup Experience

In 1974, Renato was selected for the Brazilian squad that went to the 1974 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. Being part of the squad is a great recognition of a player's talent.

Trophies and Wins

Renato helped his teams win several important championships. These wins show how important he was as a goalkeeper.

Brazilian Championship

In 1971, while playing for Clube Atlético Mineiro, Renato won a major title. His team became the champions of Brazil. This was a fantastic achievement for him and his club.

State Championships

Renato also won several state championships with different clubs:

  • With Clube Atlético Mineiro, he won the Campeonato Mineiro in 1970. This is the state championship for Minas Gerais.
  • With Flamengo, he won the Campeonato Carioca in 1972 and 1974. This is the state championship for Rio de Janeiro.
  • With Fluminense, he won the Campeonato Carioca again in 1975 and 1976.
  • With Bahia, he won the Campeonato Baiano in 1979, 1981, and 1982. This is the state championship for Bahia.

These championships show that Renato was a winning goalkeeper throughout his career.]

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