Cláudio Figueiredo Diz (23 December 1960 – 20 December 1984), simply known as Figueiredo, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career
Revealed at Palmeiras, Figueiredo transferred to Flamengo in 1981, and there he made 153 appearances and was champion of most of the club's achievements in the early 80s, such as the two Brazilian titles, the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup. He had the nickname "president", since the president of Brazil at the time was also the surname Figueiredo.
Death
Figueiredo died 20 December 1984 after the plane he was in collided with , killing all occupants (including Nilton, brother of player Bebeto).
Honours
Flamengo Intercontinental Cup: 1981 Copa Libertadores: 1981 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1982, 1983 Campeonato Carioca: 1979 (extra), 1981 Taça Guanabara: 1981, 1982, 1984
References
External links Figueiredo at ogol.com.br