Osmar dos Santos Machado

Osmar dos Santos Machado (born 18 April 1961), simply known as Osmar, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager, who played as a forward.

Career

Osmar began his career at EC Ypiranga at the age of 20, and also played for Galícia EC until arriving at Bahia in 1983. He suffered a tibia injury that sidelined him for three years, but returned in style during the 1987 season, being the team's main scorer. In 1988 he made history, being top scorer in the state and Brazilian champion with Bahia.

In the following years he was successful in football in Ceará, winning for Fortaleza and Ceará. He also defended Fluminense de Feira on several occasions, and Paraná Clube, where he was state champion twice more in 1986 and 1987. In 2013, he had experience as a manager at Atlético Alagoinhas.

Honours

Bahia Campeonato Brasileiro: 1988 Campeonato Baiano: 1987, 1988, 1991

Fortaleza Campeonato Cearense: 1992

Ceará Campeonato Cearense: 1993

Paraná Campeonato Paranaense: 1996, 1997

Individual 1988 Campeonato Baiano top scorer: 19 goals 1992 Campeonato Cearense top scorer: 17 goals