Valdir Benedito
He played internationally for Kashiwa Reysol in Japan from 1995 to 1997, expanding his football horizons.
Valdir Benedito is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
He began his professional career in 1986 with Associação Ferroviária de Esportes.
Biography
Early Life
Valdir Benedito was born in Araraquara, Brazil, where he began his football journey with local club Associação Ferroviária de Esportes. His early experiences in football laid the foundation for a career that would see him play for several prominent clubs in Brazil and abroad.
Career
Valdir's professional career kicked off in 1986 with Associação Ferroviária de Esportes, and he quickly made a name for himself as a talented midfielder. Over the years, he played for several notable clubs, including S.C. Internacional in 1988, Clube Atlético Mineiro from 1992 to 1995 and again from 1999 to 2001, and Club Athletico Paranaense from 1990 to 1992 and again in 2001. His international stint included a period with Kashiwa Reysol in Japan from 1995 to 1997. Valdir also had a brief but significant spell with Cruzeiro E.C. in 1998 and represented the Brazil men's national football team, earning three caps and participating in the 1991 Copa América in Chile.
Throughout his career, Valdir was known for his midfield prowess, contributing both defensively and offensively to his teams. His versatility and skill on the ball made him a valuable player in every squad he joined, and he left a lasting impact on Brazilian football before retiring from professional play.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Araraquara, Valdir began playing football with local side Associação Ferroviária de Esportes.
Valdir was a participant at the 1991 Copa América in Chile, and was capped 3 times for the Brazil national team in 1991.
- Club
- Avaí Futebol Clube (2001–2001)
- Club
- Associação Ferroviária de Esportes (1986–1986)
- Club
- São Raimundo Esporte Clube (2002–2002)
- Club
- América Futebol Clube (2002–2002)
- Club
- Kashiwa Reysol (1995–1997)
- Club
- Associação Atlética Internacional (2003–2003)
- Club
- Clube Atlético Mineiro (1992–1995)
- Club
- S.C. Internacional (1988–1988)
- Club
- Club Athletico Paranaense (1990–1992)
- Club
- Clube Atlético Mineiro (1999–2001)
- Club
- Club Athletico Paranaense (2001–2001)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (1991–1991)
- Club
- Cruzeiro E.C. (1998–1998)
- National team
- Brazil
Clubs
- Associação Ferroviária de Esportes1986–1986
- S.C. Internacional1988–1988
- Club Athletico Paranaense1990–1992
- Brazil men's national football team1991–1991
- Clube Atlético Mineiro1992–1995
- Kashiwa Reysol1995–1997
- Cruzeiro E.C.1998–1998
- Clube Atlético Mineiro1999–2001
- Avaí Futebol Clube2001–2001
- Club Athletico Paranaense2001–2001
- América Futebol Clube2002–2002
- São Raimundo Esporte Clube2002–2002
- Associação Atlética Internacional2003–2003
Played together with
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978- Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982
Abel HernándezS.C. Internacional · 2020–2021
Abner ViníciusClub Athletico Paranaense- Acleisson ScaionAvaí Futebol Clube · 2011–2011
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Adalto Batista da SilvaAmérica Futebol Clube · 1999–1999
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoAvaí Futebol Clube · 2008–2010
- Adaílton dos Santos da SilvaClub Athletico Paranaense · 2011–2011
- Adebayo AdigunKashiwa Reysol · 2009–2010
Ademir da GuiaBrazil men's national football team · 1965–1974
Ademir de MenezesBrazil men's national football team · 1945–1953
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Identifiers & aliases
Valdir Benedito is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder for Atlético Paranaense (Brazil), Atlético Mineiro (Brazil), Cruzeiro (Brazil), Internacional (Brazil) and Kashiwa Reysol (Japan).
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