Carlos Alberto Bianchezi, better known as Careca Bianchezi (born 25 August 1964) is a Brazilian former professional

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who played as a striker.

Club career

Throughout his club career, Careca Bianchezi for Brazilian sides

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, Guarani and

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, as well as in Italy for

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and in Mexico for

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International career

At international level, Careca Bianchezi was part of the

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ian squad who finished as runners-up at

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, being sent off against

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* 1964 births Living people Association football forwards Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Marília Atlético Clube players Guarani FC players Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players Atalanta B.C. players C.F. Monterrey players Serie A players Liga MX players Expatriate footballers in Italy Expatriate footballers in Mexico Footballers from São Paulo {{Brazil-footy-forward-1960s-stub