About Chico Gordo
Lived 1949 – 2000 (aged 51). Chico Gordo was an association football player.
Bernardo Francisco da Silva, known as Chico Gordo (2 October 1949 – 22 November 2000) was an Angolan footballer who played as a forward. He also held Portuguese citizenship.
He played 11 seasons and 230 games in the Primeira Liga, mostly for Braga and also for Porto, Tirsense and Vitória de Setúbal. He made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Porto on 15 September 1968 in a 1–3 loss to Vitória de Setúbal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chico Gordo?
association football player (1949-2000)
When was Chico Gordo born?
Chico Gordo was born on 2 October 1949 in Lobito.
When did Chico Gordo die?
Chico Gordo died on 22 November 2000.
What was Chico Gordo's occupation?
Chico Gordo was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chico Gordo. https://biography.guide/chico-gordo/
MLA: "Chico Gordo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chico-gordo/.
Chicago: "Chico Gordo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chico-gordo/.
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