Dendê (footballer)

José Alberto Vasconcellos da Silva (26 May 1953 – 14 June 2024), better known as Dendê, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Called Dendê for his red hair, the player played for Bahia during the two-time state championship in 1973 and 1974. He transferred to Flamengo where he played for 57 matches, without scoring a goal, being hired again by a team from Bahia, EC Vitória. Dendê traveled with his Chevrolet Chevette for more than 1700 km from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador. He was a highlight of the club during the 1979 Brazilian Championship and state champion in 1980. He would later play for Catuense, Leônico, Atlético de Alagoinhas and Lagarto Esporte Clube.

Death
Dende died on 14 June 2024, at the age of 71.

Honours
Bahia
 * Campeonato Baiano: 1973, 1974

Vitória
 * Campeonato Baiano: 1980