Diego Pituca

• Full name: Diego Pituca (commonly known as Pituca). His full registered name is Diego Pituca; some sources list him as Diego Cristiano Evaristo.
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Position: Central/Defensive midfielder (also capable of playing as a box-to-box midfielder)
• Known for: Ball retention, passing, tactical discipline, defensive work rate and ability to transition play from defence to attack.
• Club (notable): Santos FC (Brazil)
• Career notes:
  • Pituca came to wider prominence playing in Brazil’s Série A. He featured for Santos after earlier spells at clubs including (but not limited to) smaller Brazilian teams such as XV de Novembro (Piracicaba), Novorizontino and Coritiba — clubs where he developed before moving to bigger stages.
  • At Santos he was used primarily as a midfield anchor, contributing both to defense and ball circulation from deep. He earned reputation for consistency in domestic competitions.
• Typical shirt number: Wore various numbers at different clubs; at Santos he has appeared wearing numbers in the midfield range (exact number may vary by season).
• Born: 1990s (exact birthdate varies across sources; frequently cited as born in 1993). Please check latest databases for exact date if required.

Note: For the most up-to-date details (exact birthdate, current club status, appearance and goal statistics, recent transfers), consult official club sources, league records, or a current football database such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway, or the official Santos FC website, since player information and squad numbers change seasonally.