Toninho Cecílio
Brazilian association football player
About Toninho Cecílio
Born 1967. Toninho Cecílio is a Brazilian association football player and association football coach.
Antônio Jorge Cecílio Sobrinho, better known as Toninho Cecílio (born 27 May 1967), is a Brazilian professional football coach and former player who played as a central defender. He is the current director of football of Portuguesa.
Toninho Cecílio is one of the best known former players and current coaches in Brazil, having played for the Brazil national team in 1990 and captaining Palmeiras for many years. Toninho Cecilio was head of the Brazilian players union and played and won awards and titles in the Japanese A-League. Between 2007 and 2010 Toninho Cecilio returned to Palmeiras as the general manager.
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Honours Player Cerezo Osaka Japan Football League: 1994
Manager Santo André Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2016
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Toninho Cecílio?
Brazilian association football player
When was Toninho Cecílio born?
Toninho Cecílio was born on 22 May 1967 in Avaré.
What is Toninho Cecílio's occupation?
Toninho Cecílio is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Toninho Cecílio?
Toninho Cecílio is Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Toninho Cecílio. https://biography.guide/toninho-cecilio/
MLA: "Toninho Cecílio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/toninho-cecilio/.
Chicago: "Toninho Cecílio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/toninho-cecilio/.
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