Deodoro (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Deodoro José de Almeida Leite | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 25 January 2024 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1968 | Portuguesa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1972 | Portuguesa | 83 | (2) |
| 1973–1974 | Juventus-SP | ||
| 1975 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 1976 | Guarani | ||
| 1977–1978 | Coritiba | ||
| 1979–1984 | Juventus-SP | ||
| 1985 | Nacional | ||
| 1985 | Garça | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1991 | São Caetano | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Deodoro José de Almeida Leite (7 June 1949 – 25 January 2024), simply known as Deodoro, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Playing career
Deodoro began his career in the youth sectors at Portuguesa. In 1969, he was promoted to the professional ranks as fullback, being Zé Maria substitute. He played in 83 matches and scored 2 goals for the club.[1] He then had spells at Juventus, Guarani, Vasco and Coritiba, where he won the Silver Ball in 1978, playing as central defender.[2][3] Deodoro returned to Juventus once again in 1979, and was part of the squad that won the 1983 Taça de Prata, considered the most important title in the club's history.[4]
Managerial career
Deodoro was São Caetano manager in 1991, from June to December.[5]
Death
Deodoro suffered a stroke on 23 January 2024. He died two days later, on 25 January, at the age of 74.[6][7]
Honours
Vasco
Juventus-SP
- Asahi International Soccer Tournament: 1974[8]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1983
Individual
References
- ^ "Ídolos da Lusa acompanham vitória da equipe sub-20 no Paulista". NetLusa (in Portuguese). 22 July 2022. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Bola de Prata Placar 1978". Placar (in Portuguese). 7 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Deodoro (ex-zagueiro da Lusa e Juventus)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "O Juventus campeão da Taça de Prata de 1983". O Curioso do Futebol (in Portuguese). 29 July 2017. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Cantinho do Zezé – 12-08-2023". Imprensa ABC (in Portuguese). 12 August 2023. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Nota de Falecimento – Deodoro". CA Juventus (in Portuguese). 25 January 2024. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Morre Deodoro, ex-zagueiro da Portuguesa, aos 74 anos". NetLusa (in Portuguese). 25 January 2024. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Juventus campeão no Japão em 1974". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 23 December 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
External links
- Deodoro at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)