Carlos Dionísio de Brito

Carlos Dionísio de Brito (9 July 1947 – 24 September 2014), simply known as Dionísio, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

A striker specializing in headed goals, Dionísio received the nickname "Bode Atômico" at Flamengo. He played 164 matches and scored 61 for the club, in addition to the state title in 1972. In 1973 he was champion again, this time with Fluminense. He also had spells at Sampaio Corrêa, Grêmio and Americano, where he ended his career. He was also part of the Brazil team that won the Pre-Olympic tournament in 1968.

Honours

Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1972 Torneio do Povo: 1972 Taça Guanabara: 1970

Fluminense Campeonato Carioca: 1973

Americano Campeonato da Cidade de Campos: 1975, 1977

Brazil Olympic CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament: 1968

Death

Dionísio died on 24 September 2014, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.