Overview

Denílson Custódio Machado (born 28 March 1943) is a former Brazilian football player. He is commonly referred to by his given name Denílson. Available records note his connection to the Brazil national team and list biographical details such as his date of birth; further documentation can be found in specialized sports databases and historical archives source.

Name and identity

In Brazil it is common for players to be known by a single name or a diminutive. Denílson Custódio Machado fits this pattern: official records use his full name while match reports and fan references often shorten it to Denílson. For broader information about athletes from Brazil, see general profiles and national registries profile.

Career and international play

Denílson has been recorded as having played for the Brazil national team, which places him among a select group of athletes who have represented the country at the international level. Exact club affiliations, positions and match statistics are best confirmed through match logs and contemporary reports; interested readers can consult dedicated team histories and archives national team records.

Context and significance

Players who earned caps for Brazil during the mid‑20th century contributed to a rich national football tradition. Even where detailed match-by-match data is limited, such players are part of Brazil's broader sporting heritage and are cited in historical overviews, alumni lists and retrospective compilations of national squads.

Notable facts and where to look

  • Full name: Denílson Custódio Machado.
  • Date of birth: 28 March 1943.
  • Associated with the Brazil national team in historical records; for match details consult football archives and federations records.

Because public information about some players from earlier eras can be incomplete or inconsistent, researchers often cross-reference newspaper archives, federation documents and specialist databases to build a fuller career profile. For further reading and verification use the linked resources above biographical reference and national player listings.