Toninho Cerezo

Who is this?

Antônio Carlos Cerezo (born 21 April 1955), known as Toninho Cerezo (Brazilian Portuguese: [toˈniɲu sɛˈɾɛzu]), is a Brazilian former footballer. Cerezo is commonly regarded as one of the finest Brazilian defensive midfielders of all time, most notably having played for his hometown's team Atlético Mineiro; he also played for several other clubs in both Brazil and Italy throughout his career. At international level, Cerezo took part at the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cups – winning a bronze medal in the former edition of the tournament – and the 1979 Copa América, where Brazil finished in third place.

Career

1. 1955
   Born
2. 1972
   Joined Clube Atlético Mineiro
3. 1973
   Joined Nacional Futebol Clube
4. 1977
   Joined Brazil men's national football team
5. 1983
   Joined AS Roma
6. 1986
   Joined U.C. Sampdoria
7. 1992
   Joined São Paulo FC
8. 1994
   Joined Cruzeiro E.C.
9. 1995
   Joined Paulista Futebol Clube
10. 1995
    Joined São Paulo FC
11. 1996
    Joined América Futebol Clube
12. 1997
    Joined Clube Atlético Mineiro

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Belo Horizonte
• •Citizenship: Brazil
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football