About Faustino
Lived 1940 – 1988 (aged 47). Faustino was a Brazilian association football player.
Alcides da Cruz Faustino (2 December 1940 – 12 February 1988), simply known as Faustino, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.
Career
Highlighted by his great dribbling ability, Faustino stood out at Ferroviária and was signed by São Paulo, where he played most of his career. He ended his career at Comercial de Tietê after suffering from ankle injuries. Became a physical education teacher after retiring from football.
Honours
São Paulo Small Club World Cup: 1963
Death
Faustino died at the age of 47, after responding to an armed robbery in São Paulo.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Faustino?
Brazilian association football player
When was Faustino born?
Faustino was born on 2 December 1940 in Araraquara.
When did Faustino die?
Faustino died on 12 February 1988.
What was Faustino's occupation?
Faustino was an association football player.
What nationality was Faustino?
Faustino was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Faustino (footballer, born 1940)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Faustino. https://biography.guide/faustino/
MLA: "Faustino." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/faustino/.
Chicago: "Faustino." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/faustino/.
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