Ditinho Explained

Ditinho
Fullname:Francimar Rosa dos Santos
Birth Date:21 March 1972
Birth Place:São José dos Campos, Brazil
Position:Forward
Height:1.70 m
Youthclubs1:São José-SP
Years1:1994
Years2:1995
Years3:1996–1997
Years4:1997–1998
Years5:1998
Years6:1998
Years7:1998–1999
Years8:1999
Years9:2000–2006
Years10:2006–2007
Years11:2007
Years12:2008
Years13:2009–2010
Years14:2011–2012
Pcupdate:22 February 2024

Francimar Rosa dos Santos (born 21 March 1972), better known as Ditinho, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Born in São José dos Campos, Ditinho was revealed by São José EC. He also played for Sãocarlense, Noroeste, Paulista and Ponte Preta, until arriving at Passos FC in Minas Gerais, when he was champion of the third level of the state. The following year he was hired by URT, a club for which he gained notoriety by being twice top scorer in the Minas Gerais championship, in 1999 and 2000.[1]

For URT, Ditinho made a total of 204 appearances and scored 101 goals, being the highest scorer in the club's history.[2] [3] [4]

Personal life

Ditinho was elected councilor in Patos de Minas in the 2012 elections, however, the player resigned from his mandate as his mother's health worsened.[5]

Honours

Passos

1998

URT

2000

Individual

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Minas Gerais State Championship - List of Topscorers . RSSSF Brazil . 22 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Ditinho: 40 anos e 101 gols pela URT . AG Esporte . 21 March 2012 . 22 February 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Ditinho completa 50 anos: Ídolo fez seu último jogo há 10 anos pela URT, com 101 gols marcados . AG Esporte . 21 March 2022 . 22 February 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: #Tbt relembra o 100º gol de Ditinho com a camisa da URT . GloboEsporte . 17 March 2022 . 22 February 2024 . pt.
  5. Web site: Ex jogador Ditinho renuncia o cargo de vereador . Patos em Destaque . 20 January 2014 . 22 February 2024 . pt.