Denílson was a dazzling Brazilian winger famed for his box of tricks, whose transfer to Real Betis for a then world-record fee made global headlines. Blessed with breathtaking close control and an array of stepovers, he could mesmerise defenders when in full flow.
A World Cup winner with Brazil, he was as much a showman as a match-winner, and his flair made him one of the most talked-about entertainers of his era.