Carlos Alberto Solito

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.

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

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.

Honours

Brazil Olympic Pan American Games: 1979

Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 1982

Death

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