Nílson Dias

Nílson Severino Dias (born 25 January 1952), better known as Nílson Dias, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Striker revealed by Botafogo FR, he played for the club from 1970 to 1978, being traded to Leones Negros UdG. He returned to Brazil in 1981 at Internacional, and later played for Santos, Santa Cruz and São Cristóvão, leaving Brazil again to play for Académica de Coimbra and Al-Riffa in Bahrain. He currently lives in the United States. Between September 1977 and July 1978, he was part of the Botafogo FR squad that remained undefeated for 82 matches.

International career
In 1971 Nilson Dias played for the U20 and Olympic teams, winning the Pre-Olympic tournament. In 1977 he played in an official friendly, against Bulgaria.

Personal life
Nílson is brother of also footballer Nei Dias.

Honours

 * Botafogo
 * Taça Augusto Pereira da Mota: 1975


 * Internacional
 * Campeonato Gaúcho: 1981


 * Al-Riffa
 * Bahraini Premier League: 1987


 * Brazil U20
 * Tournoi de Cannes: 1971


 * Brazil Olympic
 * CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament: 1971