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Osires de Paiva

b. 1952

Brazilian association football player

Association football player Association football coach
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About Osires de Paiva

Born 1952. Osires de Paiva is a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.

Ozires de Paiva (born 29 January 1952), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Revealed at Botafogo, Ozires was notable for his great performances at Fortaleza in 1974 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He was appointed by Zezé Moreira at Cruzeiro as Roberto Perfumo replacement for the defense, and at the club he was part of the winning squad of the 1976 Copa Libertadores. In 1982, again for Cruzeiro, he scored the title goal, from a penalty, in the Minas Gerais Cup final.

Honours

Cruzeiro Copa Libertadores: 1976 Campeonato Mineiro: 1977 Taça Minas Gerais: 1982

Ríver Campeonato Piauiense: 1973

Fortaleza Campeonato Cearense: 1974

Operário Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense: 1983

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Important facts

Born
29 January 1952, Rio de Janeiro
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Osires de Paiva?

Brazilian association football player

When was Osires de Paiva born?

Osires de Paiva was born on 29 January 1952 in Rio de Janeiro.

What is Osires de Paiva's occupation?

Osires de Paiva is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Osires de Paiva?

Osires de Paiva is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Osires de Paiva

· Wikidata: Q10342229

· DBpedia: Ozires de Paiva

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