Flávio Donizete da Costa (born 16 January 1984 in Brazil) is a Brazilian retired footballer.

Flavio Donizete
Personal information
Full name Flávio Donizete da Costa
Date of birth (1984-01-16) 16 January 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2009 São Paulo 16 (1)
2006Portuguesa (loan)
2007América-SP (loan)
2008Atlético Alagoinhas (loan)
2009 Nacional-SP
2015 Taboão da Serra
2019 Portuguesa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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In 2005, Donizete won the 2005 Club World Cup with São Paulo. However, he eventually sold his winners' medal to get money after becoming addicted to cocaine in 2010.[2] As a result of his addiction, he was unable to continue his football career for years and spent months in rehabilitation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA Club World Championship Japan 2005 – Official Rosters". FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 4 December 2005. Archived from the original on 19 December 2005.
  2. ^ Ex-zagueiro do São Paulo chegou a vender medalha do Mundial por vício em cocaína: "Acabou comigo" globoesporte.globo.com
  3. ^ "O corpo pede a droga" uol.com.br
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