Dênis (footballer, born 1983)

Dênis Oliveira de Souza (born September 21, 1983 in Ipatinga), known as just Dênis, is a retired Brazilian right back.

Full name Dênis Oliveira de Souza

Date of birth (1983-09-21) September 21, 1983 (age 42)

Place of birth Ipatinga, Brazil

Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)

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Dênis

Dênis in 2008
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Full name	Dênis Oliveira de Souza
Date of birth	(1983-09-21) September 21, 1983 (age 42)
Place of birth	Ipatinga, Brazil
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position	Right back
Youth career
2000–2003	Ponte Preta
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004	Ponte Preta	4	(0)
2005	União Barbarense
2005–2006	Ipatinga
2006–2008	Santos	43	(2)
2008–2010	Corinthians
2009	→ Avaí (loan)
2010	→ Náutico (loan)
2010	→ Bahia (loan)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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Dênis was discovered by Santos when his team Ipatinga eliminated them from Brazil Cup on penalty shootout, in 2006. Denis was signed right after this elimination game.

He conquered the right-back spot and played well in 2006 until a knee injury knocked him out of the season. When he recovered, already in 2007, his spot was covered by new signing Pedro.

When he finally displaced Pedro (who ended up being released and joined Sporting), he injured himself again against Caracas FC. He is expected to return in 2008.