Eliseu (footballer, born 1945)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Vinagre and the second or paternal family name is Godoy.

Eliseu Antônio Vinagre Ferreira de Godoy (born 17 October 1945), simply known as Eliseu, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder. He represented Brazil at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and also competed in European professional football.

Early life

Eliseu was born in Brazil on 17 October 1945. He developed his football skills during the 1960s, a period of significant growth for Brazilian football on the international stage.

Career

Club career

Eliseu began his professional football career at Santos FC in Brazil, where he established himself as a midfielder with strong technical abilities. In the late 1960s, he transferred to European football, joining Os Belenenses, a Portuguese club based in Lisbon.

International career

Eliseu represented Brazil at the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan.