Heleno

Heleno Abreu de Oliveira (born 30 September 1955), simply known as Heleno, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He also acted as politician in Minas Gerais state.

Career

A graduate of Atlético Mineiro's youth ranks, Heleno played for the club almost for his entire career. He made 389 appearances and won seven state titles. He had a brief spell at América-SP in 1978, and at América Mineiro in 1986. After a few years away from the field, he returned in 1989 at Pouso Alegre, and ended his career definitively in 1990.

Personal life

Heleno has a postgraduate degree in public policy from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He was chief of staff to his former Atlético Mineiro teammate João Leite, sports secretary of Minas Gerais and councilman in Belo Horizonte for a brief period.

Honours

Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985 Trofeo Cidade de Vigo: 1977 Tournoi de Paris: 1982 Berna Philips Cup: 1983