Djalma Dias


Djalma Pereira Dias Júnior was a Brazilian footballer who played as a defender.

Football career

During his career, Djalma played for América Football Club - where he won the Rio state championship of 1960 -, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Clube Atlético Mineiro, Santos Futebol Clube and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, retiring in 1974 at the age of 35.
He played 21 times for the Brazilian national team, but did not attend any major international tournament. He was born and died in Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 50.

Personal

One of Djalma' sons, Djalminha, was also a footballer, a talented attacking midfielder who played namely for Deportivo de La Coruña, retiring in 2004.