Chinesinho
Brazilian footballer (1935-2011)
Sidney Colônia Cunha (28 June 1935, 16 April 2011), commonly known as Chinesinho (Little Chinese), was a Brazilian footballer who played professionally, at both club and international levels, as a midfielder.
01Career
Born in Rio Grande, Chinesinho played for Renner, Internacional and Palmeiras in Brazil, before moving to Italy to play for Modena Football Club, Catania, Juventus and Lanerossi Vicenza, and in the United States for the New York Cosmos.
At international level, he made 17 appearances for Brazil between 1956 and 1961, scoring seven goals; he was a member of the team that finished in second place at the 1959 South American Championship.
02Honours
Club
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1955
- Campeonato Paulista: 1959
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1960
- Copa Libertadores Runner-up: 1961
- Coppa delle Alpi Runner-up: 1964
International
- Panamerican Championship: 1956
- Copa América Runner-up: 1959
Sources and credits
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