Donizete Manuel Onofre (born 30 May 1957), better known as Miranda, is a Brazilian former professional

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who played as a defender.

Career

Ambidextrous and capable of playing in different positions in the defensive sector, Miranda began his career at Guarani, a team where he became famous for winning the Brazilian title in 1978. He later played for

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, where he was three-time state champion. Miranda had more discreet spells at

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and

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, in addition to representing Esportivo de Passos, União Mogi and

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. After retiring, he worked as a technical assistant in the youth sectors at Portuguesa. Currently resides in

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Personal life

Miranda is the younger brother of Deoclécio Manuel Miranda, who played for Corinthians, Botafogo and Guarani. Donizete received the nickname "Miranda" after his brother.

Honours

;Guarani * Campeonato Brasileiro:

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Campeonato Brasileiro Série B The Campeonato Brasileiro Série B (commonly referred to as the Brasileirão Série B, the Série B or the Brazilian Série B to distinguish it from the Italian and the Ecuadorian Serie B), and currently officially called Brasileirão Série B ...

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;Atlético Mineiro *

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: 1981, 1982, 1983 *Berna International Tournament: 1983

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