Dimas Filgueiras


Dimas Filgueiras Filho was a Brazilian football player and manager. A defender, he represented Brazil at the 1964 Summer Olympics. At club level, he played for Botafogo, Fortaleza and Ceará.

Career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Filgueiras played for Botafogo between 1963 and 1970. He joined Fortaleza 1971 before moving to Ceará the following year where remained until 1976. At Ceará, he made 133 appearances and became a two-time state champion in 1975 and in 1976.
After his retirement from playing, Filgueiras worked for Ceará in various functions, repeatedly taking over as interim manager. Having spent 46 years with the club he left in January 2016.

Personal life and death

Towards the end of his life Filgueiras suffered from Alzheimer's disease. He died on 22 December 2023, at the age of 79.