Carlos Alberto Solito Explained

Carlos Alberto Solito should not be confused with Cláudio Roberto Solito.

Solitinho
Fullname:Carlos Alberto Solito
Birth Date:26 December 1959
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Death Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:–1977
Years1:1978–1982
Caps1:34
Goals1:0
Years2:1981
Clubs2:Grêmio Maringá (loan)
Years3:1983–1985
Years4:1986
Years5:1987
Years6:1987
Years7:1988
Years8:1989–1990
Years9:1991
Years10:1992
Years11:1993
Years12:1994
Nationalyears1:1979
Nationalyears2:1979
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Medaltemplates-Expand:yes
Pcupdate:23 November 2023

Carlos Alberto Solito (26 December 1959 – 21 November 2016), also known as Solitinho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Solito younger brother, he lived in his brother's shadow at SC Corinthians, being an immediate reserve on some occasions. He was part of the state champion squad in 1982 and later played for other teams in the state of São Paulo.[1]

After retiring, he became a goalkeeper coach for Corinthians youth teams, working with successful goalkeepers such as Rubinho and Yamada.[2]

International career

Solitinho was part of the Olympic team of Brazil in 1979, being champion of the San Juan Pan American Games, and of the 1980 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament this time without repeating the success and not qualifying for Moscow.[3]

Honours

Brazil Olympic

1979

Corinthians

1982

Death

Away from football since 2015, Solitinho died on 21 November 2016, victim of nasal cancer that spread to metastasis.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Solitinho, ex-jogador do Corinthians . Meu Timão . 23 November 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Que fim levou? Solitinho . Terceiro Tempo . 23 November 2023 . pt.
  3. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1979-1983 . RSSSF Brasil . 23 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Ex-goleiro do Corinthians, Solitinho morre aos 57 anos . Gazeta Esportiva . 21 November 2016 . 23 November 2023 . pt.