Dilmar dos Santos Machado (born 26 January 1976), better known as Tico Mineiro, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

He gained the nickname Tico Mineiro at Desportiva, as there was another athlete named Tico in the squad. Even though he was from Bahia, he received the nickname because he came from the Democrata-GV. Tico also formed a successful attacking duo with Zinho at Portuguesa Santista, in 2001 Campeonato Paulista. He had two spells at South Korea's Chunnam Dragons, in addition to being A2's top scorer for Francana in 2002.

In 2005, after playing in the Campeonato Alagoano for Corinthians, he played in the Copa Alagipe for ASA, becoming champion.

Honours

Botafogo Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1998

ASA Copa Alagipe: 2005

Bacabal Taça Cidade de São Luís: 2008

Sampaio Corrêa Taça Cidade de São Luís: 2009

Individual 2002 Campeonato Paulista Série A2 top scorer: 16 goals 2005 Campeonato Alagoano top scorer: 15 goals

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