Sima (footballer)

Simão Teles Bacelar (born 7 March 1948), better known as Sima, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as forward.

Career

Born in Miguel Alves, the slender boy called Sima began to stand out in the state's intermunicipal tournaments, becoming the top scorer. He made his professional debut for Piauí EC in 1966 and from then on made history in the state's football, winning 10 state titles and being the top scorer on 11 occasions, with more than 265 goals scored. He earned the nickname "Pelé of the Northeast".

Honours

Piauí

• Campeonato Piauiense: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1985
• Taça Estado do Piauí: 1968

Tiradentes

• Campeonato Piauiense: 1974, 1975

Ríver

• Campeonato Piauiense: 1977, 1978, 1980

Sergipe

• Campeonato Sergipano: 1982

Auto Esporte

• Campeonato Piauiense: 1983

Individual

• Campeonato Piauiense top scorer (11): 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1987

References