Denílson Custódio Machado

Denílson Custódio Machado, best known as Denílson (born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro State, March 28, 1943) is a former Brazilian footballer in offensive midfielder role.

He played entire career (1962-1974) at Fluminense, and won four Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1964, 1969, 1971, 1973), three Guanabara Rio Cup (1966, 1969, 1971).

For Brazil national football team he got 9 international caps, scoring 2 goals, and participated at 1966 FIFA World Cup, played two matches with Bulgaria and Portugal.

He is known as the 'king of step-overs'

v • d • e Brazil squad - 1966 FIFA World Cup

1 Gilmar • 2 Djalma Santos • 3 Fidélis • 4 Bellini • 5 Brito • 6 Altair • 7 Orlando • 8 Paulo Henrique • 9 Rildo • 10 Pelé • 11 Gérson • 12 Manga • 13 Denílson • 14 Lima • 15 Zito • 16 Garrincha • 17 Jairzinho • 18 Alcindo • 19 Silva • 20 Tostão • 21 Paraná • 22 Edu • Coach: Feola