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Toninho Cerezo (Antônio Carlos Cerezo) was born on 21 April, 1955 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is a Brazilian footballer. Discover Toninho Cerezo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Antônio Carlos Cerezo
Occupation N/A
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 21 April, 1955
Birthday 21 April
Birthplace Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Nationality Brazil

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Toninho Cerezo Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Toninho Cerezo height is 1.83 m .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Toninho Cerezo Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Toninho Cerezo worth at the age of 68 years old? Toninho Cerezo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Toninho Cerezo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1955

Antônio Carlos Cerezo (born 21 April 1955), known as Toninho Cerezo, is a Brazilian former footballer.

Cerezo is commonly regarded as one of the finest Brazilian defensive midfielders of all time, most notably having played for his hometown's team Atlético Mineiro; he also played for several other clubs in both Brazil and Italy throughout his career.

1977

While playing in Brazil, he won the Bola de Ouro in 1977 and 1980 and the Bola de Prata in 1976.

Cerezo won 57 caps (full international games), between March 1977 and June 1985, with the Brazil national team, scoring five goals.

1978

At international level, Cerezo took part at the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cups – winning a bronze medal in the former edition of the tournament – and the 1979 Copa América, where Brazil finished in third place.

Throughout his career, Cerezo played as a defensive midfielder with Atlético Mineiro, Roma, Cruzeiro, Sampdoria, São Paulo and the Brazil national team.

He played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where they finished in third place, and in the 1982 FIFA World Cup, where they were eliminated in the second round in a group which contained defending champions and continental rivals Argentina, as well as the eventual champions Italy.

1979

He was a member of the Brazilian team that finished in third place at the 1979 Copa América.

1982

At the 1982 FIFA World Cup one of his back passes was intercepted by Italian striker Paolo Rossi, who went on to score; the match ended in a 2–3 loss to Brazil, which also saw Rossi score a hat-trick, and as a result, Brazil were knocked out of the tournament in a dramatic upset.

For many years after the event, he was widely criticized for this error by many Brazilian fans and members of the press.

A tall and strong midfielder, with a slender frame, Cerezo is regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian defensive midfielders of all time, and was well known for his tireless work-rate, stamina, and tactical awareness, as well as his dynamic, physical, and energetic style of play.

Although he was usually deployed in a holding role, Cerezo was also an elegant and highly creative player, who was highly regarded in the media for his technique, vision, ability to understand the game, and passing range, which enabled him to orchestrate attacking moves for his team, get forward, and create chances for teammates after winning back possession; as such, he often functioned as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield throughout his career.

Although he was mainly a team player, who preferred to assist other players over scoring himself, he also possessed an accurate shot.

Cerezo is Roman Catholic

and is father of four children, including fashion model Lea T.

1986

He was also due to go to the 1986 tournament, but a hamstring injury in May ruled him out of the upcoming World Cup.

1991

During his time in Italy, Cerezo won the Coppa Italia four times; in 1991 he won the Serie A with Sampdoria, but lost the Coppa Italia final to AS Roma.

With São Paulo he was a two-time winner of the Intercontinental Cup, and also won the Copa Libertadores once.

1993

Cerezo was named the best player of the 1993 Intercontinental Cup final.

(He scored the second goal and assisted Müller's game-winning goal in a 3–2 victory against Milan. )

1997

In 1997, he retired as a player, and, after doing some studies and probations in Italy, he returned to Brazil, and start a career as a manager at Vitória, reaching the semifinals of the Brasileirão Série A.

He also led Japanese powerhouse Kashima Antlers in the J.League for six years.

He won five major titles in Japan, two league championships, one Emperor's Cup, and two league cups.

After his time in Japan, he coached Brazilian clubs Atlético Mineiro, and Guarani, as well as some Asian clubs, such as Al Hilal, Al Shabab, Al Ain; he later returned to Brazil once again as head manager of Sport Recife, leaving the club just one month later.