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João Batista Viana dos Santos

b. 1961

Brazilian association football player

Association football player
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Born 1961. João Batista Viana dos Santos is a Brazilian association football player.

João Batista Viana Santos (born 20 July 1961 in Uberlândia, Brazil), or simply João Batista or Batista, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He won the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics with Brazil. He played mainly for brazilian side Atlético–MG and Portuguese side Tirsense where he earned 157 caps and 11 goals and won the 1993–94 Portuguese second division.

Honours Tirsense Segunda Divisão de Honra: 1993–94

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Important facts

Born
20 July 1961, Uberlândia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
João Batista Viana Santos, Batista

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Frequently asked questions

Who is João Batista Viana dos Santos?

Brazilian association football player

When was João Batista Viana dos Santos born?

João Batista Viana dos Santos was born on 20 July 1961 in Uberlândia.

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João Batista Viana dos Santos is an association football player.

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João Batista Viana dos Santos is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Batista Viana dos Santos

· Wikidata: Q3810705

· DBpedia: João Batista (footballer, born 1961)

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