Professional Soccer Player
TitaConsidered one of the best players in the history of Brazilian soccer, Tita entered the professional league with Flamengo, the most popular team in Brazil at the time, when he was just eighteen years old. Two years later, Tita was named Brazil’s Soccer Selection, an immense honor, and continued on to participate in the 1990 World Cup.
From Brazil to Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Guatemala, Tita has had a fantastic career in the sport of soccer; some highlights of his professional journey playing with legends like Zico, helping Bayer Leverkusen win its first cup, and supporting Flamengo in their most successful season.
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