Career
He played also in two editions of the, in 1978 and 1982. In the 1978 tournament, Batista played throughout all seven of Brazil’s matches, with the team not losing a single match, and only conceding three goals. Brazil failed to qualify for the final on goal difference.
In 1982, Batista was a reserve.
He played once as a substitute for Zico, coming on in the final minutes against Argentina. Famously, Diego Maradona was sent off for his foul on Batista after Batista had flattened Juan Barbas.
Internacional: 1975–1981. Grêmio: 1982. Palmeiras: 1983.
Lazio: 1983–1985. Avellino: 1985.
Belenenses: 1985–1987. Avaí: 1988–1989.