About Caetano Silva
Lived 1930 – 1979 (aged 49). Caetano Silva was a Brazilian association football player.
Caetano da Silva Nascimento, nicknamed "Veludo" (7 August 1930 – 26 October 1979) was a Brazilian football player. He played for the Brazil national football team at the 1954 FIFA World Cup finals.
Veludo played club football for Fluminense, Canto do Rio, Santos, Atlético Mineiro, Madureira and Renascença, winning the Campeonato Carioca in 1951 with Fluminense and the Campeonato Mineiro in 1958 with Atlético Mineiro.
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Who was Caetano Silva?
Brazilian footballer and manager (1930-1973)
When was Caetano Silva born?
Caetano Silva was born on 7 August 1930 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Caetano Silva die?
Caetano Silva died on 26 October 1979 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Caetano Silva's occupation?
Caetano Silva was an association football player.
What nationality was Caetano Silva?
Caetano Silva was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Caetano Silva. https://biography.guide/caetano-silva/
MLA: "Caetano Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/caetano-silva/.
Chicago: "Caetano Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/caetano-silva/.
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