José Maria Fidélis dos Santos
Brazilian footballer
About José Maria Fidélis dos Santos
Lived 1944 – 2012 (aged 68). José Maria Fidélis dos Santos was a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
José Maria Fidélis dos Santos (13 March 1944 – 28 November 2012), known as just Fidélis, was a Brazilian football player and coach, who played as a right-back.
Santos was born in São José dos Campos (SP). He played for the following clubs: Bangu, Vasco, América-RJ, Corinthians, ABC, Operário-MS and São José-SP. He earned 8 caps (1 non-official) for the Brazil national team, and was part of the team at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
On 28 November 2012, he died in his hometown São José do Campos from stomach cancer.
Honours Bangu Campeonato Carioca: 1966 Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1970 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1974
ABC Campeonato Potiguar: 1976
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Who was José Maria Fidélis dos Santos?
Brazilian footballer (1944-2012)
When was José Maria Fidélis dos Santos born?
José Maria Fidélis dos Santos was born on 13 March 1944 in São José dos Campos.
When did José Maria Fidélis dos Santos die?
José Maria Fidélis dos Santos died on 28 November 2012 in São José dos Campos.
What was José Maria Fidélis dos Santos's occupation?
José Maria Fidélis dos Santos was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was José Maria Fidélis dos Santos?
José Maria Fidélis dos Santos was Brazilian.
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