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Tite began his playing career with Caxias, a Brazilian football club based in the city of Caxias do Sul. He played for the club from 1978 to 1984, making over 100 appearances and scoring 30 goals. During his time at Caxias, Tite helped the club win the Campeonato Gaúcho Série A2 in 1980 and the Campeonato Gaúcho Série B in 1984.