Batista (footballer, born 1955)
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For the Brazilian sprinter, see João Batista da Silva (athlete).
João Batista da Silva (born 8 March 1955), known as Batista, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Batista and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.
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Full name | João Batista da Silva | ||
Date of birth | (1955-03-08) 8 March 1955 (age 69) | ||
Place of birth | Porto Alegre, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1981 | Internacional | 72 | (9) |
1982 | Grêmio | 23 | (0) |
1983 | Palmeiras | 12 | (2) |
1983–1985 | Lazio | 43 | (2) |
1985 | Avellino | 14 | (1) |
1985–1987 | Belenenses | 8 | (0) |
1988–1989 | Avaí | 8 | (0) |
Total | 180 | (14) | |
International career | |||
1975–1976 | Brazil Olympic | 18 | (1) |
1978–1983 | Brazil | 38 | (0) |
Medal record | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in football at the 1975 Pan American Games.[1]