Cléo Hickmann (born 9 February 1959), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a

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Career

Revealed in the youth sectors of Internacional, he played for several clubs throughout Brazil, however, due to the various injuries he suffered, he ended up not establishing himself. Made 56 appearances for Palmeiras and 12 for Flamengo.

International career

Cléo was part of the Olympic team of Brazil in 1979, being champion of the San Juan Pan American Games, and of the

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this time without repeating the success and not qualifying for

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Personal life

Cléo is brother of the also footballer Amauri Hickmann, and cousin of the TV presenter and model Ana Hickmann. After retiring from football he worked as a car salesman. He is also the agent of some players.

Honours

;Internacional * Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr.: 1978 ;Brazil Olympic *

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1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...

;Flamengo *

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: 1983 ;Sport * Campeonato Brasileiro:

1987 Events January * January 1 – Bolivia reintroduces the Boliviano currency. * January 2 – Chadian–Libyan conflict – Battle of Fada: The Military of Chad, Chadian army destroys a Libyan armoured brigade. * January 3 – Afghan leader ...

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