Osmar Donizete Cândido, known as Donizete Pantera, was born on October 24, 1968, in Prados, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
He began his professional career at Volta Redonda Futebol Clube at the age of 19.
Donizete scored the winning goal for Brazil in his debut match against Argentina on November 8, 1995.
Biography
Early Life
Osmar Donizete Cândido, known as Donizete Pantera, was born on October 24, 1968, in Prados, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He began his football journey at the young age of 19 with Volta Redonda Futebol Clube, where he quickly made a name for himself. His talent on the field led him to São José Esporte Clube in 1988, where he played a pivotal role in helping the team finish as runners-up in the Campeonato Paulista in 1989.
Career
Donizete's career took off when he joined Botafogo F.R., where he faced tough competition but managed to score his first goal in the Brasileirão on October 14, 1989. He later moved to Tecos UAG in Mexico, where he became a key player, leading the team to its first league title in 1994 and earning the prestigious Balon de Oro for his outstanding performance. After returning to Botafogo and winning another league title in 1995 alongside Túlio Maravilha, Donizete had stints with several clubs, including CR Vasco da Gama and Tokyo Verdy.
Internationally, Donizete made his debut for the Brazil national team on November 8, 1995, scoring the winning goal against Argentina. He represented Brazil until 1998, expressing disappointment at not being selected for the World Cup that year despite his strong performances.
Legacy
Donizete Pantera's legacy includes significant contributions to both club and international football. He won the Mexican Primera División with Tecos and the Copa Libertadores with Vasco da Gama. His individual accolades include the Mexican league top scorer in 1995 and the Bola de Prata, showcasing his impact on the sport throughout his career. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant manager at CFZ do Rio, continuing his passion for football.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Prados, Minas Gerais, Donizete Pantera started his career at Volta Redonda at age 19. After a few months with the third tier team, he moved to São José in 1988, where he help them finish runner-up in the Campeonato Paulista in 1989, losing out to São Paulo. His performances led him to sign with Botafogo. With competition from Paulinho Criciúma and Milton Cruz, he only made 15 appearances in the Brasileirão, scoring once, on 14 October 1989 against Vitória. In 1990, Donizete Pantera moved to Tecos UAG, spending five seasons there, being an important part in the conquest of the first and only league title for the Mexican side. On 30 April 1994, in the second leg of the championship final against Santos Laguna, with Tecos needing a goal to win the title; Donizete made an individual effort past Santos defence, scoring the second and decisive title. For his influence, he won that season award for best player in the league, the Balon de Oro. In 1995, he returned to Botafogo, and partnered with Túlio Maravilha in the conquest of second league title for the club. He described the partnership as the best he ever had, "I returned to Brazil in 1995 and had the opportunity to take part in the conquest of the only league title of the Brazilian club. Me and Túlio, who was in an impressive form, scored in every way imaginable, he was the best partner I had" For the following two seasons, Donizete Pantera moved abroad, playing first at Verdy Kawasaki in the J1 League in 1996 and…
He made his debut for the Brazil national team in friendly on 8 November 1995 against Argentina, in Buenos Aires, scoring the winning goal in a 1–0 victory for Brazil. It would take nearly 15 years until Brazil won a game in Argentina again. He scored a second goal on 28 August 1996, against Russia, in a 1–1 draw, making his final appearance for his national team on 15 February 1998, against Jamaica at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He admitted that the biggest disappointment in his life was not taking part in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, as he described. "I was in most of Zagallo's call ups that season. I was playing well, my performance at Vasco was helping a lot and I was really convinced I would play a World Cup. But then, right close to the announcement of the official squad, Bebeto won my place, and he was not a regular call up; Then Romário got cut out due to injury. I thought they would remember me. Hell, they chose to take Emerson instead, and he was a defensive midfielder. Then I can say that not taking part in the 98 World Cup was the biggest disappointment of my life."
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- Volta Redonda Futebol Clube (1987–1988)
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- São José Esporte Clube (1988–1989)
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- Tecos F.C. (1990–1995)
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- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2001–2001)
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- CR Vasco da Gama (1997–2000)
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- Botafogo F.R. (1989–1990)
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- S.C. Corinthians Paulista (1997–1997)
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- Tigres UANL (2000–2000)
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- Botafogo F.R. (1995–1996)
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- Tokyo Verdy (1996–1996)
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- S.L. Benfica (1996–1997)
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- Cruzeiro E.C. (1997–1997)
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- Botafogo F.R. (2000–2001)
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- Tecos F.C. (2003–2003)
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- CR Vasco da Gama (2003–2003)
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- Tecos F.C. (2004–2005)
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- Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube (2005–2005)
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- Londrina E.C. (2006–2006)
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- Brazil men's national football team (1995–1998)
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- Tecos F.C. (2002–2002)
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- Volta Redonda Futebol Clube (1988–1989)
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- São José Esporte Clube (1989–1989)
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- Botafogo F.R. (1995–1995)
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- Tecos F.C. (2003–2004)
- National team
- Brazil
Legacy
UAG Tecos
Mexico Primera División: 1993–94 Botafogo
Campeonato Brasileiro: 1995 Vasco da Gama
Copa Libertadores da América: 1998 Individual
Mexican Primera División Golden Ball: 1993–94 Mexican league top scorer: 1995 Bola de Prata: 1995
Clubs
- Volta Redonda Futebol Clube1987–1988
- São José Esporte Clube1988–1989
- Volta Redonda Futebol Clube1988–1989
- Botafogo F.R.1989–1990
- São José Esporte Clube1989–1989
- Tecos F.C.1990–1995
- Botafogo F.R.1995–1996
- Botafogo F.R.1995–1995
- Brazil men's national football team1995–1998
- S.L. Benfica1996–1997
- Tokyo Verdy1996–1996
- CR Vasco da Gama1997–2000
- Cruzeiro E.C.1997–1997
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista1997–1997
- Botafogo F.R.2000–2001
- Tigres UANL2000–2000
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras2001–2001
- Tecos F.C.2002–2002
- CR Vasco da Gama2003–2003
- Tecos F.C.2003–2003
- Tecos F.C.2003–2004
- Tecos F.C.2004–2005
- Macaé Esporte Futebol Clube2005–2005
- Londrina E.C.2006–2006
Played together with
- Abdelkrim El HadriouiS.L. Benfica · 1997–1998
Abel BragaBotafogo F.R. · 1982–1984- Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978
- Abel BragaCR Vasco da Gama · 1976–1979
- Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982
- Abel XavierS.L. Benfica · 1993–1995
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoCR Vasco da Gama · 1982–1991
- Adalto Batista da SilvaSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 2002–2004
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoCR Vasco da Gama · 2007–2008
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoS.C. Corinthians Paulista · 2003–2005
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Osmar Donizete Cândido (born 24 October 1968, known as Donizete Pantera, is a Brazilian retired footballer, who played as a forward, and the assistant manager at CFZ do Rio.
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