Aldo Silva do Espírito Santo

Aldo Silva do Espírito Santo (born 7 September 1957), simply known as Aldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right back.

Career

Born in the state of Amapá, Aldo began his career at EC Macapá, where he was regional champion of the Amazon in 1975. He later played for Paysandu, being state champion twice, and in 1982 he arrived at Fluminense. He entered the club's history with an unusual episode: he captured a black vulture, a bird symbol of CR Flamengo, which had been thrown onto the field by club fans during the final of the 1983 Campeonato Carioca. He earned the nickname "vulture hunter", and was three-time state champion and Brazilian champion with Fluminense, becoming the club's idol. He would be called up for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but a serious tibia injury in 1985 made his rehabilitation for the competition impossible.

Personal life

Aldo is the brother of fellow footballer Bira, a 1979 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A winner with SC Internacional.

Honours

Macapá Torneio Integração da Amazônia: 1975

Paysandu Campeonato Paraense: 1980, 1981

Fluminense Campeonato Brasileiro: 1984 Campeonato Carioca: 1983, 1984, 1985 Taça Guanabara: 1983, 1985 Tournoi de Paris: 1987 Kirin Cup Soccer: 1987