Cláudio Mineiro

Cláudio Antônio do Nascimento (born 18 July 1952), better known as Cláudio Mineiro, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager, who played as a defender.

Career
Able to play in several defensive positions, Cláudio Mineiro began his career at América Mineiro. In 1972 he transferred to Atlético Mineiro, where he made 205 appearances and scored 12 goals. In 1975, he was part of the state champion squad for Sport, and in 1977, he was a reserve in the Corinthians team that ended the Campeonato Paulista title drought. He was Brazilian champion in 1979 with Internacional and twice state champion with Náutico. He also played for the São Paulo state football team, including scoring a goal against Brazil. After retiring, he became a coach for teams in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Honours

 * América Mineiro
 * Campeonato Mineiro: 1971


 * Atlético Mineiro
 * Taça Belo Horizonte: 1972
 * Taça Minas Gerais: 1975


 * Sport
 * Campeonato Pernambucano: 1975


 * Corinthians
 * Campeonato Paulista: 1977


 * Internacional
 * Campeonato Brasileiro: 1979


 * Náutico
 * Campeonato Pernambucano: 1984, 1985