Antônio Benedito da Silva
Antônio Benedito da Silva, known as Toninho, is a former Brazilian football player who made his mark as a midfielder.
Toninho began his professional career at Esporte Clube XV de Novembro in 1983.
He played for Associação Portuguesa de Desportos from 1985 to 1989, where he gained significant recognition.
Biography
Early Life
Antônio Benedito da Silva, affectionately known as Toninho, is a former Brazilian football player born in Brazil. He carved out a notable career as a midfielder, showcasing his skills on both domestic and international stages.
Career
Toninho's professional journey began in 1983 with Esporte Clube XV de Novembro, where he played until 1984. He then moved to Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, where he spent four years from 1985 to 1989, solidifying his reputation in Brazilian football. In 1990, he had a brief stint with Guarani Futebol Clube before venturing abroad to Japan.
In Japan, Toninho played for several clubs, including Tokyo Verdy (1991-1992), Shimizu S-Pulse (1992-1996), and Urawa Red Diamonds (1995). He returned to Brazil for a short period to play for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo in 1991 and later joined CR Vasco da Gama in 1996. His career continued with Londrina E.C. from 1997 to 1998. Notably, Toninho also represented the Brazil national team, earning one cap in 1989, marking a significant milestone in his career.
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Career & Clubs
- Club
- Tokyo Verdy (1991–1992)
- Club
- Associação Portuguesa de Desportos (1985–1989)
- Club
- CR Vasco da Gama (1996–1996)
- Club
- Guarani Futebol Clube (1990–1990)
- Club
- Esporte Clube XV de Novembro (1983–1984)
- Club
- Urawa Red Diamonds (1995–1995)
- Club
- Shimizu S-Pulse (1992–1996)
- Club
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (1991–1991)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (1989–1989)
- Club
- Londrina E.C. (1997–1998)
- National team
- Brazil
Clubs
- Esporte Clube XV de Novembro1983–1984
- Associação Portuguesa de Desportos1985–1989
- Brazil men's national football team1989–1989
- Guarani Futebol Clube1990–1990
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo1991–1991
- Tokyo Verdy1991–1992
- Shimizu S-Pulse1992–1996
- Urawa Red Diamonds1995–1995
- CR Vasco da Gama1996–1996
- Londrina E.C.1997–1998
Played together with
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978- Abel BragaCR Vasco da Gama · 1976–1979
- Acleisson ScaionAssociação Portuguesa de Desportos · 2009–2010
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoCR Vasco da Gama · 1982–1991
- Adalto Batista da SilvaGuarani Futebol Clube · 2005–2005
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoCR Vasco da Gama · 2007–2008
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoTokyo Verdy · 2014–2014
Adaílton Martins BolzanGuarani Futebol Clube · 1997–1997- Adebayo AdigunTokyo Verdy · 2010–2011
- Ademar da Silva Braga JúniorClube de Regatas do Flamengo · 1997–2001
Ademir da GuiaBrazil men's national football team · 1965–1974
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Antônio Benedito da Silva, nicknamed Toninho, is a former Brazilian football player who played for Portuguesa (Brazil), Guarani (Brazil), Yomiuri (Japan), Shimizu S-Pulse (Japan), Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) and Vasco da Gama (Brazil). He played for the Brazil national team one time.
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