Delei
Brazilian footballer and manager
About Delei
Born 1959. Delei is a Brazilian association football player, association football coach and politician.
Wanderley Alves de Oliveira, also known by the nickname Delei (born August 28, 1959), is a former Brazilian football (soccer) player who played for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs. He also played for the Brazil national team and worked as a head coach.
Playing career Born in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro state, having played 88 Série A games, scoring eight goals. He joined Palmeiras in 1987, playing one Série A game for the club, Delei played once for the Brazilian main team, on June 21, 1984, against Uruguay, won by his country 1–0.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Delei?
Brazilian footballer and manager
When was Delei born?
Delei was born on 28 August 1959 in Volta Redonda.
What is Delei's occupation?
Delei is an association football player, association football coach and politician.
What nationality is Delei?
Delei is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Delei. https://biography.guide/delei/
MLA: "Delei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/delei/.
Chicago: "Delei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/delei/.
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