| Merica | |
| Fullname: | Valdemiro Lima da Silva |
| Birth Date: | 13 September 1953 |
| Birth Place: | Santo Amaro, Brazil |
| Position: | Defensive midfielder |
| Youthclubs1: | Ferroviário (Alagoinhas) |
| Years1: | 1973–1974 |
| Years2: | 1975–1978 |
| Caps2: | 182 |
| Goals2: | 9 |
| Years3: | 1978 |
| Years4: | 1979 |
| Years5: | 1980–1984 |
| Years6: | 1984–1985 |
| Years7: | 1985 |
| Years8: | 1986 |
| Years9: | 1986–1988 |
| Pcupdate: | 31 May 2024 |
Valdemiro Lima da Silva (born 13 September 1953), better known as Merica, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
A defensive midfielder, Merica began his career in the city of Alagoinhas, first as an amateur with Ferroviário and then as a professional with Atlético. In 1976 he was hired by Flamengo where he made 182 appearances.[1] It was said that he played with two players, due to his application and intensity in defensive system.[2] He later returned to the northeast, where he was state champion for Bahia, Sport and Confiança.[3]
1978
1980, 1981, 1982
1986, 1988