Rinaldo Francisco de Lima (born January 19, 1973 in Recife), or simply Nem, is a former Brazilian football player, specialising as a central defender.

Career

Nem started his career at São Paulo playing alongside Rogerio Ceni, Edmilson, and Cafu in 1994, he played for the club until the 1999 season after a fallout with then President Juvenal Juvêncio. He then left for Paraná but after dispute over his hage wages he soon left only after a season.

Nem (footballer, born 1973)

He then joined Atlético-PR but then left for Atlético Mineiro. Here is where he would relive his São Paulo days, playing alongside one of the team's best line ups where he and Cicinho and Álvaro created one of the League's strongest defenses.

Nem (footballer, born 1973)

After several good showings he then left for SC Braga where he was influential in the back and enjoyed 5 years in Portugal before returning to Brazil in June 2007 for Paraná.

Nem (footballer, born 1973)

Honours

São Paulo State League: 1998, 2000

Brazilian League (2nd division): 2000

Brazilian League: 2001

Paraná State League: 2001

Contract

12 June 2007 to 31 December 2007

External links

CBF

1973 births

Living people

Footballers from Recife

Brazilian men's footballers

Men's association football defenders

Brazilian football managers

São Paulo FC players

Paraná Clube players

Club Athletico Paranaense players

Clube Atlético Mineiro players

Esporte Clube XV de Novembro (Jaú) managers