Denílson Custódio Machado
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Denílson Custódio Machado, best known as Denílson (born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro State, March 28, 1943) is a former Brazilian footballer in offensive midfielder role.
He played entire career (1962-1974) at Fluminense, and won four Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1964, 1969, 1971, 1973), three Guanabara Rio Cup (1966, 1969, 1971).
For Brazil national football team he got 9 international caps, scoring 2 goals, and participated at 1966 FIFA World Cup, played two matches with Bulgaria and Portugal.
Brazil squad - 1966 World Cup | ||
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1 Gilmar | 2 Djalma Santos | 3 Fidelis | 4 Bellini | 5 Brito | 6 Altair | 7 Orlando | 8 Paulo Henrique | 9 Rildo | 10 Pelé | 11 Gérson | 12 Manga | 13 Denílson | 14 Lima | 15 Zito | 16 Garrincha | 17 Jairzinho | 18 Alcindo | 19 Silva | 20 Tostão | 21 Paraná | 22 Edu | Coach: Feola |