Cláudio Antônio do Nascimento (born 18 July 1952), better known as Cláudio Mineiro, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager, who played as a defender.

Able to play in several defensive positions, Cláudio Mineiro began his career at América Mineiro. In 1972 he transferred to Atlético Mineiro, where he made 205 appearances and scored 12 goals.^[1] In 1975, he was part of the state champion squad for Sport, and in 1977, he was a reserve in the Corinthians team that ended the Campeonato Paulista title drought.^[2] He was Brazilian champion in 1979 with Internacional and twice state champion with Náutico.^[3] He also played for the São Paulo state football team, including scoring a goal against Brazil. After retiring, he became a coach for teams in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul.^[4][5]

América Mineiro

• Campeonato Mineiro: 1971

Atlético Mineiro

• Taça Belo Horizonte: 1972
• Taça Minas Gerais: 1975

Sport

• Campeonato Pernambucano: 1975

Corinthians

• Campeonato Paulista: 1977

Internacional

• Campeonato Brasileiro: 1979

Náutico

• Campeonato Pernambucano: 1984, 1985

• Cláudio Mineiro at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)