Tita facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Milton Queiroz da Paixão | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Striker (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977-1982 1983 1984-1985 1986 1987 1987-1988 1988-1989 1989-1990 1990-1994 1994-1995 1995-1997 1997-1998 |
Flamengo Grêmio Flamengo Internacional Vasco da Gama Bayer Leverkusen Pescara Vasco da Gama León Puebla León Comunicaciones |
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| International career | |||
| 1979-1990 | Brazil | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 |
Vasco da Gama Americano Urawa Red Diamonds El Paso Patriots América Bangu Caxias do Sul Remo Campinense Centro Futebol Zico Resende Tupi Macaé Vasco da Gama |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tita, whose full name is Milton Queiroz da Paixão, is a famous former Brazilian football player. He was born on 1 April 1958. Tita played as a Striker, which means he was usually trying to score goals for his team. He was known for his skills on the field.
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Tita's Club Career
Tita played for many different football clubs during his career. He spent a lot of time playing in his home country, Brazil. He also played for teams in Europe and Mexico.
Playing in Brazil
Tita started his professional career at Flamengo in 1977. He played there for several years, helping the team win important matches. He had a few different periods playing for Flamengo.
He also played for other big Brazilian clubs. These included Grêmio, Internacional, and Vasco da Gama. Playing for these different teams showed how talented and sought-after he was.
Playing Abroad
Tita also took his football skills to other countries. In the 1987-1988 season, he played for Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. This was a big step, playing in one of Europe's top leagues.
After Germany, he moved to Italy to play for Pescara. He played there for a couple of seasons. Later in his career, Tita played for several years in Mexico. He was a key player for León and also played for Puebla.
Tita's International Career
Tita also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. This is a dream for many young football players. He represented his country in several matches.
He played for Brazil from 1979 to 1990. During this time, he scored 6 goals in 31 games for the national team. He was part of the Brazil squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
Tita as a Manager
After retiring as a player, Tita became a football manager. He coached several teams, mostly in Brazil. He managed clubs like Vasco da Gama and Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. His experience as a player helped him guide new generations of footballers.
