About Cidinha
Born 1976. Cidinha is a Brazilian association football player.
Maria Aparecida Souza Dias, known as Cidinha (born 6 October 1976) is a Brazilian former footballer. She scored two goals in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, against Nigeria, before the team was knocked out in the semi-finals.
In 1997 Cidinha played for São Paulo FC when they won the Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino, scoring twice in the 4–0 final win over Lusa Sant'Anna. She was called up to Brazil's squad for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup as a Palmeiras player. As a Vasco player, she was also a member of the Brazil team that participated in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and finished in fourth place.
In 2003 Cidinha retired from football, returned to her hometown, and took up employment as a yard inspector in a private school.
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Who is Cidinha?
Brazilian association football player
When was Cidinha born?
Cidinha was born on 6 October 1976 in Campo Grande.
What is Cidinha's occupation?
Cidinha is an association football player.
What nationality is Cidinha?
Cidinha is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cidinha. https://biography.guide/cidinha/
MLA: "Cidinha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cidinha/.
Chicago: "Cidinha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cidinha/.
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