About William Silva
Born 1954. William Silva is a Brazilian volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
William Carvalho da Silva (born 16 November 1954), more commonly known as William, is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976, 1980, 1984, and the 1988 Summer Olympics. William was the captain of the Brazilian team in the 1980s. He was a setter.
He was born in São Paulo.
In 1976, William was part of the Brazilian team that finished seventh in the Olympic tournament in Montreal.
In 1980, he finished fifth with the Brazilian team in the Olympic tournament in Moscow.
In 1984, William was a member of the Brazilian team that won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament in Los Angeles.
In 1988, his final Olympic appearance, Willian finished fourth with the Brazilian team in the Olympic tournament in Seoul.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is William Silva?
volleyball player
When was William Silva born?
William Silva was born on 16 November 1954 in São Paulo.
What is William Silva's occupation?
William Silva is a volleyball player and beach volleyball player.
What nationality is William Silva?
William Silva is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Silva (volleyball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Silva. https://biography.guide/william-silva/
MLA: "William Silva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-silva/.
Chicago: "William Silva." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-silva/.
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