About Saul Santos Silva
Lived 1937 – 2023 (aged 85). Saul Santos Silva was a Brazilian association football player.
Saul Santos Silva (31 October 1937 – 25 July 2023), better known as Saulzinho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Saulzinho began his career with Guarany de Bagé, a team for which he scored 101 goals from 1954 to 1960. In 1961 he was signed by Vasco da Gama, being top scorer in the state in 1961 and winning some friendly tournaments. He returned to Guarany where he ended his career in 1966. He was part of the Gaucho squad led by Carlos Froner that represented the Brazil national team in the 1966 Copa Bernardo O'Higgins.
Honours
Guarany de Bagé Campeonato Citadino de Bagé: 1956
Vasco da Gama 1963 1965
Brazil Copa Bernardo O'Higgins: 1966
Individual 1962 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 18 goals
Death
Saulzinho died in Florianópolis, on 25 July 2023, after suffering a stroke.
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Who was Saul Santos Silva?
Brazilian association football player
When was Saul Santos Silva born?
Saul Santos Silva was born on 31 October 1937 in Bagé.
When did Saul Santos Silva die?
Saul Santos Silva died on 25 July 2023.
What was Saul Santos Silva's occupation?
Saul Santos Silva was an association football player.
What nationality was Saul Santos Silva?
Saul Santos Silva was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Saul Santos Silva
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saul Santos Silva. https://biography.guide/saul-santos-silva/
MLA: "Saul Santos Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saul-santos-silva/.
Chicago: "Saul Santos Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saul-santos-silva/.
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