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Serafim (footballer)

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Serafim
Personal information
Full name João Vieira dos Santos
Date of birth (1940-05-03) 3 May 1940 (age 84)
Place of birth Morrinhos, Brazil
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1960 América-GO
1961–1963 Uberlândia
1964–1965 São Paulo 20 (1)
1966–1970 União Bandeirante
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 December 2023

João Vieira dos Santos (born 3 May 1940), better known as Serafim, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

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Serafim began his playing career at the age of 15 at América in Morrinhos, Goiás. At the age of 21 he was signed by Uberlândia, EC and in 1964 he arrived at São Paulo FC,[1] where he was a reserve player most of the time. His main performance for the club was against Palmeiras, 15 November 1964, in the historic 5–2 victory.[2][3] He also played for União Bandeirates at the end of his career. Serafim lives in the city of Bandeirantes, Paraná to this day, where he owns a bar.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  2. ^ "SPFC 5x2 PAL". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Serafim". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Justa Homenagem". Folha do Norte PR (in Portuguese). 3 September 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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  • Serafim at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)