About Cláudio Figueiredo Diz
Lived 1960 – 1984 (aged 23). Cláudio Figueiredo Diz was a Brazilian association football player.
Cláudio Figueiredo Diz (23 December 1960 – 20 December 1984), simply known as Figueiredo, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career
Revealed at Palmeiras, Figueiredo transferred to Flamengo in 1981, and there he made 153 appearances and was champion of most of the club's achievements in the early 80s, such as the two Brazilian titles, the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup. He had the nickname "president", since the president of Brazil at the time was also the surname Figueiredo.
Death
Figueiredo died 20 December 1984 after the plane he was in collided with , killing all occupants (including Nilton, brother of player Bebeto).
Honours
Flamengo Intercontinental Cup: 1981 Copa Libertadores: 1981 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1982, 1983 Campeonato Carioca: 1979 (extra), 1981 Taça Guanabara: 1981, 1982, 1984
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cláudio Figueiredo Diz?
Brazilian association football player (1960-1984)
When was Cláudio Figueiredo Diz born?
Cláudio Figueiredo Diz was born on 23 December 1960 in São Paulo.
When did Cláudio Figueiredo Diz die?
Cláudio Figueiredo Diz died on 20 December 1984.
What was Cláudio Figueiredo Diz's occupation?
Cláudio Figueiredo Diz was an association football player.
What nationality was Cláudio Figueiredo Diz?
Cláudio Figueiredo Diz was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Cláudio Figueiredo Diz
· DBpedia: Figueiredo (footballer, born 1960)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cláudio Figueiredo Diz. https://biography.guide/claudio-figueiredo-diz/
MLA: "Cláudio Figueiredo Diz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claudio-figueiredo-diz/.
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