Vicente

Vicente Gonçalves de Paula (5 July 1949 – 24 December 2011), simply known as Vicente, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a centre-back.

Career

Vicente began his professional career at Guarany de Bagé. In 1971 he was appointed by Raul Calvet to Santos, where he was state champion in 1973, playing alongside fellow countryman Oberdan. He also had a successful spell at Grêmio, where he was part of the Brazilian champion squad in 1981.

Managerial career

As manager, Vicente led GE Bagé on three occasions, gaining access to the first division of Rio Grande do Sul in 1993.

Honours

Santos Campeonato Paulista: 1973

Coritiba Campeonato Paranaense: 1976

Grêmio Campeonato Brasileiro: 1981 Campeonato Gaúcho: 1979, 1980

Death

Vicente died of cancer at the age of 62, on 24 December 2024.