João Batista (footballer, born 1961)

João Batista Viana Santos (born 20 July 1961 in Uberlândia, Brazil), or simply João Batista or Batista, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a defender. He won the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics with Brazil. He played mainly for brazilian side Atlético–MG and portuguese side Tirsense where he earned 157 caps and 11 goals and won the 1993–94 Portuguese second division.[1]

João Batista
Personal information
Full name João Batista Viana Santos
Date of birth (1961-07-20) 20 July 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Uberlândia, Brazil
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1984 Uberlândia
1985–1990 Atlético–MG 112 (9)
1991 Atlético–PR 23 (1)
1991–1997 Tirsense 157 (11)
International career
1987–1989 Brazil 7 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Team competition
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Honours

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  • II Liga Portuguesa: 1993-94

References

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