Geovani Silva

Geovani Faria da Silva (6 April 1964 – 18 May 2026), referred to simply as Geovani Silva or Geovani, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career Geovani began his career at 16 in Desportiva Ferroviária. In 1983, he was transferred to Vasco da Gama, where he became famous, playing alongside the likes of Romário and Roberto Dinamite. He represented Brazil at the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, where he became the top scorer, and was also elected as the best player of the tournament. He scored the only goal in the final, where Brazil beat Argentina 1–0.

He received 24 senior international caps from May 1985 to September 1991 and captained Brazil at the 1988 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal. He was also a member of the 1989 Copa América-winning Brazilian squad.

Between 1989 and 1991 he played in Europe at Bologna and Karlsruher SC, before moving back to Vasco da Gama. For the rest of his career he played for various Brazilian clubs, with a brief stint at Tigres UANL in Mexico. He ended his career in 2002.

In 2006, he was elected as State Deputy of the state of Espírito Santo.

Death Geovani died on 18 May 2026, at the age of 62, after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest.

Honours Desportiva Ferroviária Campeonato Capixaba: 1980, 1981, 2000

Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca: 1982, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993

Serra FC Campeonato Capixaba: 1999

Brazil Summer Olympics runner-up: 1988 Copa América: 1989 FIFA U-20 World Cup: 1983

Individual FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball: 1983 FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Shoe: 1983 South American Player of the Year (El Mundo) third place: 1988 South American Team of the Year: 1988