Dionísio (footballer, born 1947) explained

Dionísio
Fullname:Carlos Dionísio de Brito
Birth Date:9 July 1947
Birth Place:Corumbá, Brazil
Death Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height:1.73 m
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Flamengo
Years1:1967–1972
Caps1:164
Goals1:61
Years2:1971
Clubs2:Bahia (loan)
Years3:1973
Caps3:58
Goals3:33
Years4:1974
Years5:1974
Caps5:10
Goals5:1
Years6:1975–1977
Nationalyears1:1968
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Pcupdate:28 May 2024

Carlos Dionísio de Brito (9 July 1947 – 24 September 2014), simply known as Dionísio, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

A striker specializing in headed goals, Dionísio received the nickname "Bode Atômico" (English: Atomic Goat) at Flamengo. He played 164 matches and scored 61 for the club, in addition to the state title in 1972.[1] In 1973 he was champion again, this time with Fluminense. He also had spells at Sampaio Corrêa, Grêmio and Americano, where he ended his career. He was also part of the Brazil team that won the Pre-Olympic tournament in 1968.[2] [3] [4]

Honours

Flamengo

1972

1972

1970

Fluminense

1973

Americano

1975, 1977

Brazil Olympic

1968

Death

Dionísio died on 24 September 2014, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Dionísio) . Flaestatística . 28 May 2024 . pt.
  2. Web site: Carlos Dionísio de Brito . Grêmiopédia . 28 May 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Que fim levou? Dionísio, o Bode Atômico . Terceiro Tempo . 28 May 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1964-1971 . RSSSF Brazil . 28 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Ex-Flamengo, Dionísio morre aos 66 anos no Rio de Janeiro . GloboEsporte . 24 September 2014 . 28 May 2024 . pt.