Club career
Throughout his club career, Batista played for several clubs, mainly Internacional (1973–1981), Grêmio (1982), Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras">Palmeiras Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (), commonly known as Palmeiras, is a Brazilian professional football club based in the city of São Paulo, in the district of Perdizes. Palmeiras is one of the most popular clubs in South America, with around ...International career
Batista competed in the men's tournament at theStyle of play
Batista usually played as a defensive midfielder, where he was known for his ability to aid his team defensively, but also had the capacity to help build attacking plays after winning back possession. However, he was also known for his lack of pace.After retirement
Since retiring, Batista has been working as a commentator for Brazilian television channel RBS, which is part of theClubs
* Internacional: 1973–1981. * Grêmio: 1982. *Honours
Club
Internacional * Campeonato Gaúcho (4): 1975, 1976, 1978, 1981. *Individual
* Bola de Prata:References
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* * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Batista 1955 births Footballers from Porto Alegre Living people Brazilian footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Association football midfielders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Serie A players Primeira Liga players Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense players Sport Club Internacional players Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players U.S. Avellino 1912 players S.S. Lazio players C.F. Os Belenenses players Avaí FC players Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Portugal Expatriate footballers in Italy Expatriate footballers in Portugal Olympic footballers of Brazil Footballers at the 1976 Summer Olympics 1978 FIFA World Cup players 1982 FIFA World Cup players Brazil international footballers Pan American Games gold medalists for Brazil Pan American Games medalists in football Footballers at the 1975 Pan American Games Medalists at the 1975 Pan American Games