João Batista Viana Santos (born 20 July 1961 in

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), or simply João Batista or Batista, is a Brazilian former

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who played as a defender. He won the silver medal at the

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with

. He played mainly for brazilian side Atlético–MG and portuguese side Tirsense where he earned 157 caps and 11 goals and won the 1993–94 Portuguese second division.Batista profile
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Honours

* II Liga Portuguesa: 1993-94

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Batista, Joao 1961 births Living people Brazilian men's footballers Brazil men's international footballers Olympic footballers for Brazil Olympic silver medalists for Brazil Footballers at the 1988 Summer Olympics Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Serie A players Olympic medalists in football Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics Men's association football defenders Clube Atlético Mineiro players Club Athletico Paranaense players F.C. Tirsense players 20th-century Brazilian sportsmen