Dênis Oliveira de Souza
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Dênis Oliveira de Souza or simply Dênis (born September 21, 1983 in Ipatinga
), is a Brazil
ian right back. He currently plays for Corinthians
.
Denis was discovered by Santos when his team Ipatinga
eliminated them from Brazil Cup
on penalty shootout, in 2006. Denis was signed right after this elimination game.
He conquered the right-back spot and played well in 2006 until a knee injury knocked him out of the season. When he recovered, already in 2007, his spot was covered by new signing Pedro
.
When he finally displaced Pedro (who ended up being released and joined Sporting), he injured himself again against Caracas FC
. He is expected to return in 2008.
Ipatinga
Ipatinga is a city and municipality located in eastern Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The city was founded in 1962 and covers a total area of 166.5 km². Its population is 240,338 . It is part of the Vale do Aço Metropolitan Area .Ipatinga is located at the site where the Piracicaba River flows into...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian right back. He currently plays for Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
.
Denis was discovered by Santos when his team Ipatinga
Ipatinga Futebol Clube
Ipatinga Futebol Clube, commonly known as Ipatinga, is a Brazilian football club, based in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais. They were founded on May 21, 1998.-History:...
eliminated them from Brazil Cup
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
on penalty shootout, in 2006. Denis was signed right after this elimination game.
He conquered the right-back spot and played well in 2006 until a knee injury knocked him out of the season. When he recovered, already in 2007, his spot was covered by new signing Pedro
Pedro Alves da Silva
Pedro Alves da Silva is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Portimonense S.C. on loan from Sporting Clube de Portugal, as a right defender.-Football career:...
.
When he finally displaced Pedro (who ended up being released and joined Sporting), he injured himself again against Caracas FC
Caracas Fútbol Club
Caracas Fútbol Club is a Venezuelan football team based in Caracas. The club has won eleven First Division titles making it the most successful in Venezuelan football history....
. He is expected to return in 2008.