1. Mazinho played primarily as a defensive midfielder and a full-back in his professional playing career.
10 Facts About Mazinho
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Mazinho was named in the squads for the 1990 World Cup and 1991 Copa America.
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Mazinho played with Vasco da Gama, Palmeiras and Vitoria in his homeland, with Lecce and Fiorentina in Italy, and with Valencia, Celta de Vigo and Elche in Spain.
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Mazinho was a three-time winner of the Campeonato Brasileiro with Vasco da Gama and Palmeiras.
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Mazinho received the Brazilian Silver Ball award in 1987 and 1988.
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Mazinho earned 35 caps with the Brazil national team, the first coming in May 1989 in a friendly against Peru and the last during the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
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Mazinho was a Copa America winner in 1989, at which point he was playing as a full-back.
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In January 2009, Mazinho was appointed head coach of Greek side Aris, replacing Spanish Quique Hernandez.
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Mazinho was later replaced with former Valencia coach Hector Cuper in November 2009.
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Mazinho is the father of football players Thiago and Rafinha.