Elivélton Alves Rufino

Club career Born in Serrania, Minas Gerais state, Elivélton started his professional career in 1990, when he joined São Paulo, after leaving his youth club Esportiva de Passos. Defending São Paulo, he won the Campeonato Paulista in 1991 and in 1992, the Série A in 1991, the Copa Libertadores in 1992 and in 1993, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1993. In 1994, he won the J1 League, being awarded as the best foreigner player in the league, while playing for Nagoya Grampus Eight. He joined Francana in 2007, after spending some time training in his academy in Alfenas, Minas Gerais state.

International career He played four games, between 1991 and 1992, scoring two goals for the Brazilian Olympic team. Both goals were scored on January 22, 1991, against the United States team. The first game was played on October 30, 1991, against Yugoslavia, while the last game was played on August 8, 1993, against Mexico.

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