Professional
Rildo was the last of Santos Golden Era players, which included Pelé, Pepe, Coutinho, Clodoaldo and many others. His career began in 1959 when he signed a youth contract with Íbis. In 1960, he began his senior career with Sport Club do Recife before moving to Botafogo in 1961. In 1967, he transferred to Santos FC. Three time winner of Săo Paulo State Championship Captained the Team that won (1967, 1968, 1969) and two time winner Rio de Janeiro State Championship (1961, 1962). In 1977, he joined Pelé with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. The Cosmos won the 1977 Soccer Bowl Championship. In 1978, he played for the Southern California Lazers of the American Soccer League. He was selected as All League that season. In 1979, he played for the California Sunshine. On April 16, 1980, he signed with the Cleveland Cobras of the American Soccer League.
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