Cantarele


Antônio Luiz Cantarele, usually known as Cantarele, is a retired professional Brazilian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs Flamengo and Náutico.

Career

Cantarele started his career playing for Flamengo, where he spent most of his career. Between 1973 and 1983, he won several titles, such as the Campeonato Carioca in 1974, 1978, the two 1979 championships, and 1981, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1980, 1982 and 1983, Copa Libertadores in 1981, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1981. He briefly played for Náutico of Recife, Pernambuco state in 1983, returning to Flamengo in 1984, where he played until his retirement in 1989, winning the Campeonato Carioca again in 1986 and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 1987.

Goalkeeper coach career

After his retirement, he started working as a goalkeeper coach. He worked for Flamengo, Corinthians, with Vanderlei Luxemburgo, the Japanese national team during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and Fenerbahçe, of Turkey. For Japan and Fenerbahçe, he worked with former Flamengo player Zico.

Honors

Cantarele won the following honors during his playing career:
ClubCompetitionSeasons
FlamengoCampeonato Brasileiro Série A1980, 1982, 1983, 1987
FlamengoCampeonato Carioca1974, 1978, 1979, 1979, 1981, 1986
FlamengoCopa Libertadores1981
FlamengoIntercontinental Cup1981