About Sílvio Faria
Lived 1940 – 2004 (aged 64). Sílvio Faria was a Brazilian association football player.
Sílvio Faria (10 July 1940 – 17 May 2003), also known as Sílvio or Sílvio Major, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Top scorer striker, he is among the five players who scored the most goals for Portuguesa de Desportos, with 116 in total. Had a spell on loan at Millonarios in 1964, where he was Colombian champion. He also played for Corinthians from 1967 to 1970, being loaned to Atlético Mineiro in 1969.
Honours
Millonarios Categoría Primera A: 1964
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sílvio Faria?
Brazilian association football player
When was Sílvio Faria born?
Sílvio Faria was born on 10 June 1940 in Santos.
When did Sílvio Faria die?
Sílvio Faria died on 6 August 2004.
What was Sílvio Faria's occupation?
Sílvio Faria was an association football player.
What nationality was Sílvio Faria?
Sílvio Faria was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sílvio Faria. https://biography.guide/silvio-faria/
MLA: "Sílvio Faria." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/silvio-faria/.
Chicago: "Sílvio Faria." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/silvio-faria/.
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