Toninho (footballer, born 1948) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 7, 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Vera Cruz, Bahia State, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | December 8, 1999 (aged 51) | ||
| Height | 1.80 m | ||
| Playing position | Fullback | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1976–1979 | Brazil | 26 | (3) |
| † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Antônio Dias dos Santos, born on June 7, 1948, in Vera Cruz, Brazil, was a famous football player. He was best known by his nickname, Toninho. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. Toninho passed away on December 8, 1999, when he was 51 years old.
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Toninho's Football Journey
Toninho's professional football career lasted from 1968 to 1982. He played for several well-known clubs in Brazil. These included São Cristovão-BA, Galícia, Fluminense, Flamengo, and Bangu.
Playing in Saudi Arabia
Later in his career, Toninho also played football in Saudi Arabia. He joined the club Al-Nassr. This was a big step for him, playing in a different country.
Major Victories and Championships
Toninho was a very successful player and won many important titles with his teams.
Club Trophies
He helped his teams win the Campeonato Carioca five times. This is a major state championship in Brazil. He won it in 1971, 1973, 1975, 1978, and 1979.
In 1980, Toninho also won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is the top national football league in Brazil.
While playing in Saudi Arabia, he continued his winning streak. He won the Saudi League in 1981. He also won the King Cup in the same year.
Playing for Brazil
Toninho also had the honor of playing for his country, the Brazil national football team.
International Matches
He played in 26 international matches for Brazil. During these games, he scored 3 goals. His time with the national team was from April 1976 to October 1979.
World Cup Appearance
Toninho was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Although he played in the World Cup, he did not score any goals in that tournament.
