About Benê
Lived 1935 – 2001 (aged 65). Benê was a Brazilian association football player.
Benedito Leopoldo da Silva (28 February 1935 – 6 January 2001), simply known as Benê, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as midfielder.
Career
Benê started his career at Guarani and defended São Paulo during 1960s, with 265 appearances and scoring 78 goals.
International career
Benê just entered the field for Brazil once time against Paraguay in the 1962 Taça Oswaldo Cruz.
Death
Died 6 January 2001 in his farm, nearby Campinas.
Honours São Paulo Small Club World Cup: 1963 Campeonato Paulista: 1970
Individual Prêmio Belfort Duarte: 1968
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Important facts
Related people
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Benê's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Benê?
Brazilian association football player (1935–2001)
When was Benê born?
Benê was born on 28 February 1935 in São Paulo.
When did Benê die?
Benê died on 6 January 2001 in Campinas.
What was Benê's occupation?
Benê was an association football player.
What nationality was Benê?
Benê was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Benê (footballer, born 1935)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benê. https://biography.guide/bene/
MLA: "Benê." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bene/.
Chicago: "Benê." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bene/.
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