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DENILSON

Full Name: Denilson DE OLIVEIRA
Age: 20 - Born 24.08.77
Height: 1m77
Weight: 65kg
Position: Midfielder
Club: Sao Paulo (Brazil)
International Debut: 06.06.97 BRA:ITA 3:3

Trainee at Sao Paulo club from age of 12, signed for Sao Paulo first team by Tele Santana and Mauricuy Ramalho
Won Copa America in 97
Sao Paulo negoatiated his transfer to Betis Seville in Spain for more than 15 million dollars
Called up by coach Mario Zagalo for the Tournoi de France and the Copa America in 97
Made international debut vs Italy during Tournoi de France in June 97
The revelation of Brazilian football in 96, two years after turning pro aged 17


Career Facts
Selections: 21
As Of: 12.07.98
Goals: 5
As Of: 23.05.98


France 98 Statistics
Assists: 2
Corner Kicks: 1
Fouls Suffered: 11
Fouls: 5
Offside: 2
Shots: 3
Shots on Goal: 1


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