Personal information | |||
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Full name | José Alberto Vasconcellos da Silva | ||
Date of birth | 26 May 1953 | ||
Place of birth | Alagoinhas, Bahia, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 14 June 2024 | (aged 71)||
Place of death | Salvador, Bahia, Brazil | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
1973–1974 | Bahia | ||
1974 | Atlético de Alagoinhas | ||
1975–1977 | Flamengo | 57 | (0) |
1977–1980 | Vitória | ||
1981–1984 | Catuense | ||
1984 | Leônico | ||
1985–1986 | Atlético de Alagoinhas | ||
1986–1987 | Lagarto EC | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
José Alberto Vasconcellos da Silva (26 May 1953 – 14 June 2024), better known as Dendê, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Called Dendê for his red hair, the player played for Bahia during the two-time state championship in 1973 and 1974. He transferred to Flamengo where he played for 57 matches, without scoring a goal, [1] being hired again by a team from Bahia, EC Vitória. Dendê traveled with his Chevrolet Chevette for more than 1700 km from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. [2] He was a highlight of the club during the 1979 Brazilian Championship and state champion in 1980. He would later play for Catuense, Leônico, Atlético de Alagoinhas and Lagarto EC . [3]
Dende died on 14 June 2024, at the age of 71. [4]
Bahia
Vitória