| Figueiredo | |
| Fullname: | Cláudio Figueiredo Diz |
| Birth Date: | 23 December 1960 |
| Birth Place: | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Death Place: | Nova Friburgo, Brazil |
| Position: | Centre-back |
| Youthyears1: | 1974–1978 |
| Years1: | 1978 |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1979–1984 |
| Caps2: | 153 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Pcupdate: | 19 January 2024 |
Cláudio Figueiredo Diz (23 December 1960 – 20 December 1984), simply known as Figueiredo, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Revealed at Palmeiras, Figueiredo transferred to Flamengo in 1981, and there he made 153 appearances and was champion of most of the club's achievements in the early 80s, such as the two Brazilian titles, the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup.[1] He had the nickname "president", since the president of Brazil at the time was also called Figueiredo.[2]
Figueiredo died 20 December 1984 after the plane he was in collided with, killing all occupants (including Nilton, brother of player Bebeto).[3]
1981, 1982, 1984