Sidney Colônia Cunha (28 June 1935 – 16 April 2011), commonly known as Chinesinho (Little Chinese), was a Brazilian footballer who played professionally, at both club and international levels, as a midfielder.Esportes » Futebol » Estaduais » Estaduais 2011 » Estaduais 2011 Ídolo do Palmeiras morre aos 75 anos no Rio Grande do Sul
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.
At international level, he made 17 appearances for Brazil between 1956 and 1961, scoring seven goals; he was a member of the team that finished in second place at the 1959 South American Championship.
Honours Club Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 1955
Palmeiras Campeonato Paulista: 1959 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1960Chinesinho Copa Libertadores Runner-up: 1961
Catania Coppa delle Alpi Runner-up: 1964
Juventus Serie A: 1966–67
International Brazil Panamerican Championship: 1956 Copa América Runner-up: 1959
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