Itaqui

Jesus Cleiton Pereira da Silva (born 20 January 1973), better known as Itaqui, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager, who played as a right back.

Career

Revealed by the youth sectors of Juventude, he was champion of Série B in 1994, the first title of the Parmalat era. In 1997 he was hired by Grêmio to replace Francisco Arce, and also played improvised as a midfielder, standing out even against the young Ronaldinho. He also had a successful spell at Vila Nova, where he won the state championship in 2005, and ended his career at Garibaldi in 2011.

Managerial career

Itaqui became a professional coach and managed the Marau and Caçador teams, in the smaller divisions. He also manages Juventude's under-17 teams, and currently leads Grêmio in this category.

Personal life

Jesus is brother of the also footballer Odacir, and uncle of Gerethes. The three players adopted the nickname Itaqui.

Honours

Player

Juventude Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1994

Grêmio Copa do Brasil: 2001 Campeonato Gaúcho: 1999, 2001 Copa Sul: 1999

Vila Nova Campeonato Goiano: 2005

Manager

Caçador Campeonato Catarinense Série C: 2019

Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho Sub-17: 2023