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Miranda (footballer, born 1957)

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Miranda
Personal information
Full name Donizete Manuel Onofre
Date of birth (1957-05-30) 30 May 1957 (age 67)
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

Donizete Manuel Onofre (born 30 May 1957), better known as Miranda, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

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Ambidextrous 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

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Miranda 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

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Guarani
Atlético Mineiro

References

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  1. ^ "Donizete Manuel Onofre". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Miranda… o melhor negócio da minha vida". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Miranda, campeão brasileiro pelo Guarani". Futebol Interior (in Portuguese). 15 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Que fim levou? Miranda (Ex-lateral esquerdo do Guarani e do Galo)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Miranda, ex-jogador do Corinthians". Meu Timão (in Portuguese). 27 May 2024.
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  • Miranda at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)
  • Miranda at WorldFootball.net