Baiano (footballer, born 1969)

Rogério Martins da Silva (born 16 January 1969), better known as Baiano, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Baiano
Personal information
Full name Rogério Martins da Silva
Date of birth (1969-01-16) 16 January 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth Feira de Santana, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1987–1992 São Paulo 26 (7)
1991–1992Noroeste (loan)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 February 2024

Career

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Born in Feira de Santana, Baiano was revealed in São Paulo's youth categories in 1987. He participated in two state victories, in 1987 and 1991, playing mainly as a defensive midfielder.[1] He was later transferred to Noroeste where he became the team's central midfielder. He was characterized by being one of the first Brazilian football players to wear Rastafarian hair.[2][3]

Honours

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São Paulo

References

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  1. ^ "Histórico: Todos os campeões!". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). 25 December 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Baiano, Rogério Martins da Silva". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 February 2024.
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  • Baiano at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)