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Édson Ataliba Cândido

b. 1956

Brazilian association football player

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About Édson Ataliba Cândido

Born 1956. Édson Ataliba Cândido is a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.

Édson Ataliba Cândido (born 9 July 1956), simply known as Ataliba, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.

Career

A skilled winger, Ataliba gained notoriety playing for CA Juventus, being the team's highlight mainly in games against the big clubs in the state of São Paulo, especially versus Corinthians, a club he would defend in 1982 and would become an idol, becoming champion of the state in 1982 and 1983. He would become champion once again with Santos FC, this time as a reserve. Unable to repeat the same level of performances, he played for several clubs until retiring in 1993.

Honours

Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 1982, 1983

Santos Campeonato Paulista: 1984

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Important facts

Born
9 July 1956, São Paulo
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Édson Ataliba Cândido?

Brazilian association football player

When was Édson Ataliba Cândido born?

Édson Ataliba Cândido was born on 9 July 1956 in São Paulo.

What is Édson Ataliba Cândido's occupation?

Édson Ataliba Cândido is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Édson Ataliba Cândido?

Édson Ataliba Cândido is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Édson Ataliba Cândido

· Wikidata: Q10396268

· DBpedia: Ataliba (footballer, born 1956)

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