Renato (footballer, born 1957)

Carlos Renato Frederico (born 21 February 1957), best known as Renato, is a former association footballer who played as an offensive midfielder.

Club career
In his career, Renato played for clubs Guarani (1975–1980), São Paulo (1980–1984), Botafogo (1985), Atlético Mineiro (1986–1989), in Japan with Nissan Motors / Yokohama Marinos (1989–1992), Kashiwa Reysol (1993), Ponte Preta (1994–1996) and Esporte Clube Taubaté (1997).

He won one Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1978), two São Paulo State Tournament (1980, 1981), two Minas Gerais State Tournament (1986, 1988) and one Japan Soccer League Division 1 (1990). He received the Brazilian Silver Ball Award in 1987.

International career
Renato obtained 22 international caps with the Brazil national football team between July 1979 to October 1983, scoring three goals. He was on the roster for the 1982 FIFA World Cup, and was named on the substitute's bench for several matches, but did not actually play during the tournament.

Honours

 * Individual
 * Japan Soccer League First Division Top Scorer: 1989–90, 1990–91