Kita

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJoão "Kita"•Leithardt Neto
Used name•Kita
Born6 January 1958 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul (BRA)
Died3 October 2015 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul (BRA)
Measurements180 cm / 73 kg
AffiliationsInternacional, Porto Alegre (BRA)
NOC Brazil
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Kita was a winger who started his senior career with Internacional in Porto Alegre. He later played for Corinthians, débuting with two goals in his first game with them. In 1990 Kita was the leading scorer in the league, playing with Atlético-PR. He played four games for Brazil at the 1984 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Football (Football) BRA Kita
Football, Men (Olympic) Brazil 2 Silver