About Djalma Dias
Lived 1939 – 1990 (aged 50). Djalma Dias was a Brazilian association football player.
Football career During his career, Djalma Dias played for América Football Club - where he won the Rio state championship of 1960 -, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Clube Atlético Mineiro, Santos Futebol Clube and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, retiring in 1974 at the age of 35.
He played 21 times for the Brazil national team, but did not attend any major international tournament. He died of cardiorespiratory arrest at the age of 50.
Personal He was born in Rio de Janeiro and lived there all his life. One of Djalma Dias' sons, Djalminha, was also a footballer, a talented attacking midfielder who played for Deportivo de La Coruña, retiring in 2004.
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Who was Djalma Dias?
Brazilian footballer (1939-1990)
When was Djalma Dias born?
Djalma Dias was born on 21 August 1939 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Djalma Dias die?
Djalma Dias died on 1 May 1990 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Djalma Dias's occupation?
Djalma Dias was an association football player.
What nationality was Djalma Dias?
Djalma Dias was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Djalma Dias. https://biography.guide/djalma-dias/
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