Cléo Hickmann (born 9 February 1959), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Cléo Hickmann
Personal information
Full name Cléo Inácio Hickmann
Date of birth (1959-02-09) 9 February 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Venâncio Aires, Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
–1977 Internacional
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1981 Internacional
1980–1981América-SP (loan)
1982 Barcelona B
1983–1985 Palmeiras 56 (13)
1983Flamengo (loan) 12 (0)
1984–1985America-RJ (loan)
1986–1988 Sport Recife
1988 Grêmio Maringá
1989 Vila Nova
1990 Novo Hamburgo
International career
1979–1980 Brazil Olympic 10 (1)
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Winner 1979 San Juan
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 November 2023

Career

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Revealed in the youth sectors of Internacional, he played for several clubs throughout Brazil, however, due to the various injuries he suffered, he ended up not establishing himself.[1] Made 56 appearances for Palmeiras and 12 for Flamengo.[2][3]

International career

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Cléo was part of the Olympic team of Brazil in 1979, being champion of the San Juan Pan American Games, and of the 1980 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament this time without repeating the success and not qualifying for Moscow.[4]

Personal life

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Cléo is brother of the also footballer Amauri Hickmann, and cousin of the TV presenter and model Ana Hickmann. After retiring from football he worked as a car salesman. He is also the agent of some players.[1]

Honours

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Internacional
Brazil Olympic
Flamengo
Sport

References

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  1. ^ a b "Que fim levou? Cléo Hickmann". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Cléo". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Cléo)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1979-1983". RSSSF Brasil. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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