About José Ricardo da Silva
Lived 1939 – 1990 (aged 50–51). José Ricardo da Silva was a Brazilian association football player.
José Ricardo da Silva, also known as China (11 September 1939 – 1990) was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He also represented the Brazil national team at the 1959 Pan American Games and the 1960 Summer Olympics.
He died at the end of the year 1990, at the age of 51.
da Silva played for six seasons (101 games, 37 goals) in the Italian Serie A for U.C. Sampdoria, A.S. Roma, L.R. Vicenza and A.C. Mantova.
Honours
Botafogo Campeonato Carioca: 1961, 1962 Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1962
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Frequently asked questions
Who was José Ricardo da Silva?
Brazilian footballer (1939-1990)
When was José Ricardo da Silva born?
José Ricardo da Silva was born on 11 September 1939 in Fortaleza.
When did José Ricardo da Silva die?
José Ricardo da Silva died in 1990 in Rapallo.
What was José Ricardo da Silva's occupation?
José Ricardo da Silva was an association football player.
What nationality was José Ricardo da Silva?
José Ricardo da Silva was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: José Ricardo da Silva
· DBpedia: China (footballer, born 1939)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Ricardo da Silva. https://biography.guide/jose-ricardo-da-silva/
MLA: "José Ricardo da Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-ricardo-da-silva/.
Chicago: "José Ricardo da Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-ricardo-da-silva/.
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