Sídnei Espírito Santo (born 3 February 1970), better known as Sídnei Lobo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager, who played as a defensive midfielder.

Career

Revealed by the youth sectors of São Paulo FC in the early 1990s, Sídnei participated in part of the club's greatest achievements, such as the 1992 Copa Libertadores, the 1991 national title and two state titles. He also had a notable stint in Paraná, winning the state championships in 1996 and 1997.

Managerial career

In 2004, Sídnei became an assistant to his friend Mano Menezes, who had started his career as a coach at 15 de Novembro de Campo Bom, and since then, having participated in all of the coach's projects, including Grêmio, Corinthians and Brazil national team.

Honours

São Paulo Copa Libertadores: 1992 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1991 Campeonato Paulista: 1991, 1992

Paraná Campeonato Paranaense: 1996, 1997

Figueirense Campeonato Catarinense: 2002

References

External links Sídnei Lobo at ogol.com.br