Milton Queiroz da Paixão, simply known as Tita (born 1 April 1958), is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a forward. He played for the Brazil national team and played for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs. After retiring, he started a managerial career.

Personal life

He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Playing career

He was capped 32 times for the national team, between August 1979 and May 1990, scoring six goals. He played 391 games and scored 135 goals for Flamengo. With Bayer Leverkusen, he won the UEFA Cup in 1988. He scored in the second leg of the final against Espanyol, one of three goals needed to equal a 3–0 deficit.

Managerial career

Tita has also managed several different clubs. In 2008, he was Vasco da Gama's manager from August to September.

Managerial statistics

Honours

Club

International

Brazil