Sidiclei de Souza (born 13 May 1972 in Cascavel, Brazil), simply known as Sidiclei, is a Brazilian football player. Sidiclei previously played for Atletico Paranaense in the Copa do Brasil. Sidiclei captained for Gamba Osaka in 2005 and Kyoto Sanga FC in 2009. He is considered one of the most successful foreign players in Japan, and was seen as a cult figure amongst the supporters. He is also famous in 2channel by the phrase "Too bad, Sidiclei is there", an allegory of his great skill of defending, especially anticipation. Club statistics References External links 1972 births Living people Brazilian footballers J1 League players J2 League players Japan Football League (1992–1998) players Club Athletico Paranaense players Montedio Yamagata players Kyoto Sanga FC players Oita Trinita players Vissel Kobe players Gamba Osaka players Expatriate footballers in Japan Brazilian expatriate footballers People from Cascavel Association football defenders Sportspeople from Paraná (state)