Denílson (footballer, born 1943)


Denílson Custódio Machado, best known as Denílson, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.
He played his entire career at Fluminense, and won four Rio de Janeiro State Championships, and three Guanabara Rio Cups.
At the international level, he made nine appearances for the Brazil national team, scoring one goal, and participated at the 1966 FIFA World Cup, making two appearances against Bulgaria and Portugal.
He was known as the 'king of step-overs'.

Death

Denilson died in Rio de Janeiro on 1 October 2024, at the age of 81.

Honours

Fluminense