Donizete Manuel Onofre (born 30 May 1957), better known as Miranda, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Donizete Manuel Onofre | ||
| Date of birth | 30 May 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Presidente Prudente, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Guarani | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1981 | Guarani | ||
| 1981–1983 | Atlético Mineiro | 118 | (1) |
| 1984 | Botafogo | ||
| 1985–1987 | Avaí | ||
| 1988 | Atlético Paranaense | ||
| 1988 | Esportivo-MG | ||
| 1989 | União Mogi | ||
| 1991 | Fluminense de Feira | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 May 2024 | |||
Career
editAmbidextrous and capable of playing in different positions in the defensive sector, Miranda began his career at Guarani, a team where he became famous for winning the Brazilian title in 1978. He later played for Atlético Mineiro, where he was three-time state champion.[1] Miranda had more discreet spells at Botafogo FR and Avaí, in addition to representing Esportivo de Passos, União Mogi and Fluminense de Feira. After retiring, he worked as a technical assistant in the youth sectors at Portuguesa.[2] Currently resides in Contagem, Minas Gerais.[3][4]
Personal life
editMiranda is the younger brother of Deoclécio Manuel Miranda, who played for Corinthians, Botafogo and Guarani.[5] Donizete received the nickname "Miranda" after his brother.[2]
Honours
edit- Guarani
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1981, 1982, 1983
- Berna International Tournament: 1983
References
edit- ^ "Donizete Manuel Onofre". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Miranda… o melhor negócio da minha vida". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Miranda, campeão brasileiro pelo Guarani". Futebol Interior (in Portuguese). 15 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Miranda (Ex-lateral esquerdo do Guarani e do Galo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ^ "Miranda, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). 27 May 2024.