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Antônio Benedito da Silva

b. 1965

Brazilian association football player

Association football player
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About Antônio Benedito da Silva

Born 1965. Antônio Benedito da Silva is a Brazilian association football player.

Antônio Benedito da Silva (born March 23, 1965), nicknamed Toninho, is a former Brazilian football player who played for Portuguesa (Brazil), Guarani (Brazil), Yomiuri (Japan), Shimizu S-Pulse (Japan), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) and Vasco da Gama (Brazil). He played for the Brazil national team one time.

Club statistics

National team statistics

Honors Campeonato Paulista Top Scorer: 1989 with 12 goals Japan Soccer League Top Scorer: 1991-92 with 18 goals in 22 games Japan Soccer League Best Eleven: 1991-92

Trivia His younger brother is Sonny Anderson.

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Important facts

Born
23 March 1965, Campinas
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
Toninho, Antonio Benedito da Silva

People in Antônio Benedito da Silva's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Antônio Benedito da Silva?

Brazilian association football player

When was Antônio Benedito da Silva born?

Antônio Benedito da Silva was born on 23 March 1965 in Campinas.

What is Antônio Benedito da Silva's occupation?

Antônio Benedito da Silva is an association football player.

What nationality is Antônio Benedito da Silva?

Antônio Benedito da Silva is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antônio Benedito da Silva

· Wikidata: Q128276

· DBpedia: Toninho (footballer, born 1965)

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