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Antônio Benedito da Silva

Antônio Benedito da Silva

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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)
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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

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

Brazilian association football player

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

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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