About Caio Cambalhota
Born 1949. Caio Cambalhota is a Brazilian association football player.
José Carlos da Silva Lemos (born 11 September 1949), better known as Caio Cambalhota, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Football wanderer, Caio Cambalhota played for more than 20 different clubs during his career, participating in important titles such as the Taça Brasil champion squad for Botafogo, Taça FPF for SC Braga in addition to several state victories. He received the nickname "Cambalhota" (somersault) because of the way he celebrated his goals.
Personal life
Caio Cambalhota is a brother of professional footballers César Maluco and Luisinho Lemos.
Honours
Botafogo Taça Brasil: 1968 Campeonato Carioca: 1967, 1968 Taça Guanabara: 1967, 1968 1968
Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1972 Taça Guanabara: 1970, 1972, 1973 Torneio do Povo: 1972 1973
America-RJ Taça Guanabara: 1974
Braga Taça Federação Portuguesa de Futebol: 1976–77
Atlético Mineiro Copa dos Campeões da Copa Brasil: 1978 Campeonato Mineiro: 1978
Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 1979
Tiradentes Campeonato Brasiliense: 1988
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Caio Cambalhota?
Brazilian association football player
When was Caio Cambalhota born?
Caio Cambalhota was born on 11 September 1949 in Niterói.
What is Caio Cambalhota's occupation?
Caio Cambalhota is an association football player.
What nationality is Caio Cambalhota?
Caio Cambalhota is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Caio Cambalhota. https://biography.guide/caio-cambalhota/
MLA: "Caio Cambalhota." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/caio-cambalhota/.
Chicago: "Caio Cambalhota." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/caio-cambalhota/.
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