Biro-Biro

Antônio José da Silva Filho (born May 18, 1959), usually known as Biro-Biro, is a retired professional Brazilian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder for several Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clubs.

Playing career Biro-Biro started his career in 1977, playing for Sport, where he won that season's Campeonato Pernambucano. and he scored 75 goals, in 592 matches, placing him as the fifth player with the most appearances for Corinthians. After playing for Portuguesa in 1990 and in 1991, he played for Coritiba in 1991, Guarani from 1991 to 1993 and Paulista in 1993, before playing for Remo in 1993 and in 1994, where he won the Campeonato Paraense in 1993. In 1994, he played for Botafogo-SP then he retired in 1995, while playing for Nacional-SP.

Managerial career Biro-Biro started his managerial career in 1998, as Mauaense's head coach.

Honors Besides winning the Bola de Prata in 1982, Biro-Biro won the following honors during his playing career: