Pedro Luís Vicençote (born 22 October 1957), best known as Pedrinho, is a Brazilian former

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who played as a defender. He played for

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(1977–1981),

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(1981–1983 and 1986), Bangu (1987–1988) and in

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with

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(1983–1985). He won two

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in 1982 and 1987. For the

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he got 13 international caps (one goal scored), from July 1979 to June 1983, and was in the squad for the

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, although without playing a game during the tournament. After retiring, he also worked as a football agent, and was known as Pedrinho VRP.

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* * 1957 births Living people People from Santo André, São Paulo Brazilian footballers Brazil international footballers Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Italy Association football defenders Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras players CR Vasco da Gama players Bangu Atlético Clube players Catania S.S.D. players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Serie A players Serie B players 1982 FIFA World Cup players 1979 Copa América players Brazilian football agents Footballers from São Paulo (state) {{Brazil-footy-defender-1950s-stub