Vivaldo Maria de Souza (born 26 July 1962), better known as Catatau, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.

Career

Revealed at Guarani de Divinópolis, Catatau played for Atlético Mineiro from 1982 to 1986, making 137 appearances and being state champion three times.[1] He later transferred to Guarani FC, and was Brazilian runner-up in 1986 and 1987. He played for several other clubs, notably CRB, where he scored the state title goal in 1993.[2][3]

Style of play

Catatau had the reputation of not knowing how to finish with precision, but he stood out for his physical resistance, receiving the nickname "secretary" for assisting in defensive system.[2]

Personal life

Catatau is father of the footvolley player Vinícius.[4] He is currently a businessman in Campinas.[3]

Honours

Atlético Mineiro
CRB

References

  1. ^ "Vivaldo Maria de Souza". Galo Digital (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Érico Faria Loreto; Márcio Monteiro Alencar; Rafael Ribeiro Emiliano; Thiago Teixeira de Azevedo (2007). Almanaque da Lusa. Fundação Cásper Líbero.
  3. ^ a b "Que fim levou? Guarani (Ex-ponta do Guarani)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Filho de ex-atacante do Atlético-MG representa o Brasil no Circuito Mundial de futevôlei". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 27 June 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
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