About Silva Batuta
Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 80). Silva Batuta was a Brazilian association football player.
Wálter Machado da Silva (January 2, 1940 – September 29, 2020), better known as "Silva Batuta" in Brazil, or Machado da Silva in Argentina, was a Brazilian footballer.
He earned 6 caps (3 non-official) for the Brazil national football team and was part of the Brazilian squad at the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
Silva Batuta died on 29 September 2020 at the age of 80 from COVID-19.
Honours São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 1957
Flamengo Campeonato Carioca: 1965
Santos Campeonato Paulista: 1967
Vasco Campeonato Carioca: 1970
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Silva Batuta?
Brazilian footballer (1940-2020)
When was Silva Batuta born?
Silva Batuta was born on 2 January 1940 in Ribeirão Preto.
When did Silva Batuta die?
Silva Batuta died on 29 September 2020 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Silva Batuta's occupation?
Silva Batuta was an association football player.
What nationality was Silva Batuta?
Silva Batuta was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silva Batuta. https://biography.guide/silva-batuta/
MLA: "Silva Batuta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/silva-batuta/.
Chicago: "Silva Batuta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/silva-batuta/.
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