Diogo (footballer, born 1942)
Eletelba da Silva (born 21 October 1942), known as just Diogo, is a retired Brazilian professional soccer player.
Career[edit]
Born Eletelba da Silva, he began his career playing for Brazilian sides, America Futebol Clube (Rio de Janeiro), then Bonsucesso Futebol Clube (Rio de Janeiro) 1961.[1] After playing on the development teams for each of these Rio de Janeiro clubs, he signed his first professional contract with Desportiva Ferroviaria (Cariacica, Espirito Santo) (1961-1966). He then went on to play for Prudentina,[2] from (1966-1967) S.E. Palmeiras (1967-1968), Portuguesa and C.R. Flamengo (1968-1969), before continuing his career playing for then Mexico City side, Club de Futbol Atlante (1970-1971). After playing for C.F. Atlante, he continued his playing career in the newly formed North American Soccer League. In 1972, he was contracted to play for the Miami Gatos.[3][4] After, spending the 1973-1974 season with the Cincinnati Comets, he spend his final two seasons 1975-1976 playing with the Chicago Cats.
References[edit]
- ^ Datafogo. "DataFogo: Títulos conquistados pelo Botafogo no Futebol Juvenil, depois Júnior (Sub-20) (1)". datafogo.blogspot.com.
- ^ Henriques, Jorge. "ESQUADRÕES DE FUTEBOL: A.A. Prudentina". esquadroesdefutebol.blogspot.com.
- ^ "NASL-". nasljerseys.com.
- ^ 1972 Miami Gatos season
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