Nenê played for several major clubs in Brazil and Europe.
But he boasts few trophies in his career.
At 44 years old, the veteran midfielder has become the main attraction for Botafogo da Paraíba this season.
And on Saturday (21), he celebrated winning the Campeonato Paraibano.
It was only the fourth "major" title of Nenê's career celebrated on the field.
After a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Belo held a 0-0 draw with Souza – the then reigning two-time champion – to take the trophy.
Botafogo hadn't celebrated since 2019. Nenê hadn't since 2016, when he was the Carioca champion with Vasco.
The midfielder only had less significant achievements during that gap. Such as the Taça Rio in 2017 (Vasco) and 2021 (Fluminense) and the Gauchão do Interior with Juventude last year.
Belo reached its 33rd Paraibano title, expanding its dominance, as the second most successful team is Campinense (22).
The trophy came with a change in command, as Lisca took over after a defeat to Campinense (4-1) in the fifth round.
Botafogo improved, secured a spot in the semis, and eliminated Serra Branca before facing Sousa.
They will now focus on the Copa do Nordeste and the Série C of the Brazilian Championship.
Leaving the third division is the main goal of the season.
The squad also includes, for example, Henrique Dourado, formerly of Palmeiras, Fluminense, Flamengo, and Cruzeiro.
Nenê's Achievements 🏆
Nenê is a product of Paulista, which at the time was called Etti Jundiaí.
It was there that he celebrated twice in 2001 by winning the A2 of the Paulistão and the Série C of the Brazilian Championship.
He went trophyless at Palmeiras, Santos, Mallorca, Alavés, Celta, Monaco, Espanyol, Al-Gharafa, and West Ham.
He played for PSG, which would become French champions in 2012/2013, but was already playing in Qatar when the trophy was lifted in Europe.
His title drought on the field only ended at the aforementioned Vasco in 2016.
Besides Fluminense and Juventude, he also played for São Paulo before arriving in northeastern football.
And now, he celebrates another trophy.
At 44 years old.
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