Ênio Rodrigues
Ênio Antônio Rodrigues da Silva (10 November 1930 – 16 January 2002), better known as Ênio Rodrigues, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a defender. CareerBorn in Baixada, the neighborhood where Grêmio FBPA was founded, Rodrigues began his career at Humaita Football Club, and later became a professional at GS Força e Luz. He played for Renner and was part of the state champion team in 1954, arriving at Grêmio the following season, where he was five-time state champion and made more than 315 appearances, becoming team captain.[1][2] Rodrigues also made 6 appearances for the Brazil national team in total, with emphasis on his participation in the 1956 and 1960 Panamerican Championship.[3][4] Also did some work as a manager, being a caretaker in 1960, and in 1961–1962 for Grêmio, in addition to coaching EC Pelotas in 1964. HonoursPlayer
Manager
DeathÊnio Rodrigues died on 16 January 2002, while waiting for a liver transplant.[5] References
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