Chinesinho
Brazilian footballer

Chinesinho

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Brazilian footballer
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Birth:
28 June 1935(Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
Death:
16 April 2011(Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
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Introduction

Sidney Colônia Cunha (28 June 1935 – 16 April 2011), commonly known as Chinesinho, was a Brazilian footballer who played at both professional and international levels, as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Rio Grande, Chinesinho played for Renner, Internacional and Palmeiras in Brazil, before moving to Italy to play for Modena Football Club, Catania, Juventus and Lanerossi Vicenza, and in the United States for the New York Cosmos.

Honours

Internacional
  • Campeonato Gaúcho: 1955
Palmeiras
  • Campeonato Paulista: 1959
  • Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1960
Catania
  • Coppa delle Alpi: 1964 (Runner-up)
Juventus
  • Serie A: 1966–67