Damião Robson de Souza Ramos (born 28 December 1974), simply known as Damião Robson is a Brazilian five-a-side football player.
Career
Born in Cabaceiras, Paraíba, Damião lost his sight in a gun accident at the age of 16. At the age of 18, he discovered football for the blind, and became one of the most successful Brazilians in the category, having won the Paralympics four times. Damião also scored the winning goal in the 2022 Brazilian blind football championship for APACE from João Pessoa.
Honours
Summer Paralympics Gold medal: 2004, 2008, 2016, 2020
Parapan American Games Gold medal: 2007, 2011, 2015
IBSA World Blind Football Championships Gold medal: 2010, 2014, 2018
IBSA Blind Football American Championships Gold medal: 2009, 2013, 2019
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