About Denílson (footballer, born 1977)
Denílson de Oliveira (born 24 August 1977), known simply as Denílson or sometimes Denílson Show, is a Brazilian football pundit and former professional player who played as a winger. In a 17-year career, he played mainly for São Paulo and Real Betis, who made him the world's most expensive player in 1998. He also appeared for teams in five other countries during his career. Denílson gained more than 60 caps for Brazil, making his full debut before his 20th birthday. He represented the nation in six international tournaments, including two FIFA World Cups, winning the 2002 edition. Denílson formerly held the record for the most appearances as a substitute in the World Cup. In 1998, he broke the world-record transfer fee when Real Betis paid £21.5 million for his services. Denílson holds the record for the most appearances as a substitute in the World Cup. He made five appearances, all as a substitute, as the Seleção won its fifth World Cup.
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