César (footballer, born 1956)
Brazilian footballer (1956–2024)
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César Martins de Oliveira (April 13, 1956 – September 17, 2024), simply known as César, was a Brazilian football forward, who played in several Série A clubs. He was the top goalscorer of the Série A 1979.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | César Martins de Oliveira | ||
| Date of birth | April 13, 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | September 17, 2024 (aged 68) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976–1979 | América | 71 | (22) |
| 1979–1983 | Benfica | 54 | (19) |
| 1983–1984 | Grêmio | 13 | (3) |
| 1985 | Palmeiras | 0 | (0) |
| 1986 | São Bento | ||
| 1987 | Pelotas | ||
| Total | 138 | (44) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Biography
César was born in São João da Barra, state of Rio de Janeiro on April 13, 1956.[1] He defended América of his native city from 1976 to 1979,[2] scoring Série A 22 goals in 71 games,[3] and finishing as the Série A 1979 top goalscorer with 12 goals, tied with Cruzeiro's Roberto César.[4] He played for Grêmio in 1983 and in 1984,[2] scoring three goals in 13 Série A games.[3] Defending Grêmio, he won the Copa Libertadores in 1983, and that season's Intercontinental Cup.[1] He scored Grêmio's winning goal against Peñarol in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, played at Estádio Olímpico Monumental.[1] Besides América and Grêmio, César has also played for Benfica of Portugal, Palmeiras, São Bento and Pelotas.[1] César died on September 17, 2024, at the age of 68.[5]
Honors
Grêmio
Benfica
- Portuguese League: 1980–81, 1982–83
- Portuguese Cup: 1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1980
