About Eliel
Born 1969. Eliel is a Brazilian association football player.
Eliel Henrique dos Santos (born 6 January 1969), simply known as Eliel, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward and attacking midfielder.
Career A player with great vision of the game and a finisher, Eliel joined São Paulo in 1990. Due to strong competition, he was loaned to Japanese football, and later to Botafogo where he won the CONMEBOL Cup. He played for several other teams in Brazil, Asia and Europe. After retiring as a player, he went to work in football in Saudi Arabia.
Honours São Paulo Campeonato Brasileiro: 1991 Campeonato Paulista 1992
Botafogo Copa CONMEBOL: 1993
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Eliel?
Brazilian association football player
When was Eliel born?
Eliel was born on 6 January 1969 in São Paulo.
What is Eliel's occupation?
Eliel is an association football player.
What nationality is Eliel?
Eliel is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eliel (footballer, born 1969)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eliel. https://biography.guide/eliel/
MLA: "Eliel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eliel/.
Chicago: "Eliel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eliel/.
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