Tião (footballer, born 1941)

Tião, full name Sebastião Rodrigues da Cunha, (born August 20, 1941, in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Brazil), is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a forward.

Tião began his professional career with Atlético Mineiro in the early 1960s. He was known for his pace, dribbling ability, and goal-scoring record. He was a key member of the Atlético Mineiro squad that won the Campeonato Mineiro (Minas Gerais State Championship) in 1962 and 1963.

After his time with Atlético Mineiro, Tião played for several other clubs in Brazil, including Cruzeiro and América Mineiro. He had a successful career spanning over a decade, contributing significantly to each team he represented. He is remembered as a skillful and effective attacker during a significant period in Brazilian football history. Information on his exact goal tally and other specific statistics are difficult to obtain.