Geraldo da Silva

Geraldo da Silva (25 July 1949 – 6 August 2026), better known as Geraldão, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career A center forward, Geraldão gained notability by being top scorer in the 1974 Campeonato Paulista playing for Botafogo de Ribeirão Preto, a team for which he scored 88 goals. He was hired by Corinthians where he was part of the state champion squad in 1977, in addition to playing in Rio Grande do Sul football for Grêmio in 1981, and later for Internacional, where he was champion and top scorer.

Death Geraldão died in the West Zone of São Paulo on 6 August 2026, at the age of 77.

Honours Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 1977, 1979

Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho: 1982, 1983

Individual 1974 Campeonato Paulista top scorer: 23 goals 1982 Campeonato Gaúcho top scorer: 20 goals