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Brazilian footballer (born 1984)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Donizete and the second or paternal family name is da Costa.
Flavio Donizete
Personal information
Full name Flávio Donizete da Costa
Date of birth (1984-01-16) 16 January 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2009 São Paulo 16 (1)
2006 → Portuguesa (loan)
2007 → América-SP (loan)
2008 → Atlético Alagoinhas (loan)
2009 Nacional-SP
2015 Taboão da Serra
2019 Portuguesa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Flávio Donizete da Costa (born 16 January 1984 in Brazil) is a Brazilian retired footballer.

Career

In 2005, Donizete won the 2005 Club World Cup with São Paulo. However, he eventually sold his winners' medal to get money after becoming addicted to cocaine in 2010. As a result of his addiction, he was unable to continue his football career for years and spent months in rehabilitation.

References

  1. "FIFA Club World Championship Japan 2005 – Official Rosters". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 4 December 2005. Archived from the original on 19 December 2005.
  2. Ex-zagueiro do São Paulo chegou a vender medalha do Mundial por vício em cocaína: "Acabou comigo" globoesporte.globo.com
  3. "O corpo pede a droga" uol.com.br

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