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Denílson (footballer, born 1977)

Denílson de Oliveira Araújo, Brazilian footballer

Born
August 24, 1977
Age in 2026
49
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Birth year
1977

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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The world when Denílson (footballer, born 1977) was born

Denílson (footballer, born 1977) was born in 1977. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1977

  • #1 song"You Light Up My Life" – Debby Boone
  • Top movieStar Wars
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookThe Silmarillion – J.R.R. Tolkien

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentPelé retires after final match with the New York Cosmos
  • Top headlineStar Wars premieres and changes cinema forever
  • Technology milestoneApple II computer released
  • Defining fadStar Wars mania
  • Notable inventionAtari 2600 video game console
  • World population4.23 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonPortland Trail Blazers (NBA)
  • U.S. population220.2M

1977 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Denílson (footballer, born 1977)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19772026
Gas$0.62$3.45/gal
Average home$49,300$435,000
Average income$16,009$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.23$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population220.2M341 million

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