Ozires de Paiva

Ozires de Paiva (born 29 January 1952), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career
Revealed at Botafogo, Ozires was notable for his great performances at Fortaleza in 1974 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He was appointed by Zezé Moreira at Cruzeiro as Roberto Perfumo replacement for the defense, and at the club he was part of the winning squad of the 1976 Copa Libertadores. In 1982, again for Cruzeiro, he scored the title goal, from a penalty, in the Minas Gerais Cup final.

Honours

 * Cruzeiro
 * Copa Libertadores: 1976
 * Campeonato Mineiro: 1977
 * Taça Minas Gerais: 1982


 * Ríver
 * Campeonato Piauiense: 1973


 * Fortaleza
 * Campeonato Cearense: 1974


 * Operário
 * Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense: 1983