Dinho
Former footballer and manager, known for São Paulo and Grêmio, later a politician.
Edi Wilson José dos Santos (born 15 October 1966), better known as Dinho, is a former football manager and player. As a player, he played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder, most notably for São Paulo and Grêmio.
Quick Facts
- Major honour
- Copa Libertadores 1983, 1995
- Notable match
- 1983 Intercontinental Cup vs. Hamburg (single match, Dec 11, Tokyo)
Lore & Background
Dinho started a manager career with Luverdense in 2005-2006 and with Grêmio youth sectors. He also acted in politics, being councilor of the city of Porto Alegre between 2014 and 2016. He was called up once for the Brazilian national team, in the friendly match against Mexico on 16 December 1993.
Reader's Guide
Dinho's honours include: with Confiança, Campeonato Sergipano 1986; with Sport Recife, Campeonato Brasileiro 1987, Campeonato Pernambucano 1988 and 1990, Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 1990; with São Paulo, Campeonato Paulista 1992, Copa Libertadores 1993, Intercontinental Cup 1992 and 1993, Supercopa Libertadores 1993, Recopa Sudamericana 1993; with Grêmio, Copa do Brasil 1994 and 1997, Campeonato Gaúcho 1995 and 1996, Copa Libertadores 1995, Sanwa Bank Cup 1995, Recopa Sudamericana 1996, Campeonato Brasileiro 1996.
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