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My Take
Dida remains, in my mind, one of the great goalkeepers of his era. At 195 cm he brought a commanding calm to the penalty area that made defenders breathe easier, and his rise from Brazilian clubs to the summit of European football is rare for a South American keeper. What intrigues me most is the beach soccer background from coastal Bahia, the kind of upbringing that sharpens reflexes and footwork in ways grass training never quite does. He owned the biggest stages with an understated steadiness. I still think of those decisive saves as a benchmark for the position.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dida
- Name (Japanese)
- ネウソン・デ・ジェズス・シウヴァ
- Reading
- ねうそん・で・じぇずす・しうゔぁ
- Born
- October 7, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Irará, Bahia, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 195 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / beach soccer player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dida born?
Born October 7, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Dida from?
Dida is from Irará, Bahia, Brazil.
What does Dida do?
Dida works as association football player, beach soccer player.
How tall is Dida?
Dida is 195 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.