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{{Portuguese name|Faria|da Silva}} |
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'''Geovani Faria da Silva''' (born 6 April 1964 |
'''Geovani Faria da Silva''' (born 6 April 1964), referred to simply as '''Geovani Silva''' or '''Geovani''', is a Brazilian former [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.worldfootball.net/spieler_profil/geovani-silva/ | title = Geovani Silva | publisher = worldfootball.net | access-date = 21 May 2011}}</ref> |
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He began his career at 16 in [[Desportiva Ferroviária]]. In 1983, he was transferred to [[Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama|Vasco da Gama]], where he became famous, playing alongside the likes of [[Romário]] and [[Roberto Dinamite]]. He represented Brazil at the [[1983 FIFA World Youth Championship]], where he became the top scorer, and was also elected as the best player of the tournament. He scored the only goal in the final, where Brazil beat Argentina 1–0. |
He began his career at 16 in [[Desportiva Ferroviária]]. In 1983, he was transferred to [[Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama|Vasco da Gama]], where he became famous, playing alongside the likes of [[Romário]] and [[Roberto Dinamite]]. He represented Brazil at the [[1983 FIFA World Youth Championship]], where he became the top scorer, and was also elected as the best player of the tournament. He scored the only goal in the final, where Brazil beat Argentina 1–0. |
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He received 24 senior international caps |
He received 24 senior international caps from May 1985 to September 1991 and captained Brazil at the [[Football at the 1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Summer Olympics]], winning a silver medal. He was also a member of the [[1989 Copa América]]-winning Brazilian squad. |
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Between 1989 and 1991 he played in Europe at [[Bologna F.C. 1909]] and [[Karlsruher SC]], before moving back to Vasco da Gama. For the rest of his career he played for various Brazilian clubs, with a brief stint at [[Tigres UANL]] in Mexico. He ended his career in 2002. |
Between 1989 and 1991 he played in Europe at [[Bologna F.C. 1909]] and [[Karlsruher SC]], before moving back to Vasco da Gama. For the rest of his career he played for various Brazilian clubs, with a brief stint at [[Tigres UANL]] in Mexico. He ended his career in 2002. |
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In 2006, he was elected as State Deputy of the state of [[ |
In 2006, he was elected as State Deputy of the state of [[Espírito Santo]]. |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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===International=== |
===International=== |
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'''Brazil''' |
'''Brazil''' |
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* [[Summer Olympics]]: {{ |
* [[Summer Olympics]]: {{silver2}} [[Football at the 1988 Summer Olympics|1988]] |
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* [[Copa América]]: [[1989 Copa América|1989]] |
* [[Copa América]]: [[1989 Copa América|1989]] |
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* [[FIFA U-20 World Cup]]: [[1983 FIFA World Youth Championship|1983]] |
* [[FIFA U-20 World Cup]]: [[1983 FIFA World Youth Championship|1983]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:1964 births]] |
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Vitória, Espírito Santo]] |
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[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] |
[[Category:Men's association football midfielders]] |
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[[Category:Brazilian men's footballers]] |
[[Category:Brazilian men's footballers]] |
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[[Category:Brazil men's international footballers]] |
[[Category:Brazil men's international footballers]] |
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[[Category:Brazilian expatriate footballers]] |
[[Category:Brazilian expatriate men's footballers]] |
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[[Category:Associação Desportiva Ferroviária Vale do Rio Doce players]] |
[[Category:Associação Desportiva Ferroviária Vale do Rio Doce players]] |
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[[Category:CR Vasco da Gama players]] |
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[[Category:Serie A players]] |
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[[Category:Bundesliga players]] |
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[[Category:Expatriate footballers in Germany]] |
[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Germany]] |
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[[Category:Expatriate footballers in Italy]] |
[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Italy]] |
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[[Category:Expatriate footballers in Mexico]] |
[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico]] |
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[[Category:Olympic medalists in football]] |
[[Category:Olympic medalists in football]] |
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[[Category:1989 Copa América players]] |
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[[Category:Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics]] |
[[Category:Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics]] |
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[[Category:Olympic silver medalists for Brazil]] |
[[Category:Olympic silver medalists for Brazil]] |
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[[Category:Copa América–winning players]] |
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[[Category:Members of the Legislative Assembly of Espírito Santo]] |
[[Category:Members of the Legislative Assembly of Espírito Santo]] |
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[[Category:Footballers from Espírito Santo]] |
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[[Category:20th-century Brazilian sportsmen]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:09, 28 November 2024
 Geovani in 1988 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Geovani Faria da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 6 April 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1983 | Desportiva Ferroviária | 9 | (0) |
| 1983–1989 | Vasco da Gama | 94 | (12) |
| 1989–1990 | Bologna | 27 | (2) |
| 1990–1991 | Karlsruher SC | 17 | (3) |
| 1992–1993 | Vasco da Gama | 23 | (2) |
| 1993–1994 | Tigres UANL | 26 | (1) |
| 1995–1996 | Vasco da Gama | 10 | (0) |
| 1997 | Desportiva Capixaba | ||
| 1998 | Linhares | ||
| 1999 | Serra FC | ||
| 2000 | Desportiva Capixaba | ||
| 2001 | Rio Branco | ||
| 2001–2002 | Tupy | ||
| International career | |||
| 1983 | Brazil U20 | - | (6) |
| 1988 | Brazil U23 | 5 | (1) |
| 1985–1991 | Brazil | 23 | (5) |
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Geovani Faria da Silva (born 6 April 1964), referred to simply as Geovani Silva or Geovani, is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]
He began his career at 16 in Desportiva Ferroviária. In 1983, he was transferred to Vasco da Gama, where he became famous, playing alongside the likes of Romário and Roberto Dinamite. He represented Brazil at the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, where he became the top scorer, and was also elected as the best player of the tournament. He scored the only goal in the final, where Brazil beat Argentina 1–0.
He received 24 senior international caps from May 1985 to September 1991 and captained Brazil at the 1988 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal. He was also a member of the 1989 Copa América-winning Brazilian squad.
Between 1989 and 1991 he played in Europe at Bologna F.C. 1909 and Karlsruher SC, before moving back to Vasco da Gama. For the rest of his career he played for various Brazilian clubs, with a brief stint at Tigres UANL in Mexico. He ended his career in 2002.
In 2006, he was elected as State Deputy of the state of Espírito Santo.
Honours
[edit]Club
[edit]- Rio de Janeiro State Championship: 1982, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993
- Espírito Santo State Championship: 1980, 1981, 1998, 1999, 2000
International
[edit]Brazil
Individual
[edit]- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball: 1983
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Shoe: 1983
- South American Player of the Year (El Mundo): 1988 (3rd place)
- South American Team of the Year: 1988
References
[edit]- ^ "Geovani Silva". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
External links
[edit]- Geovani Silva at National-Football-Teams.com
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Categories:
- Living people
- 1964 births
- Sportspeople from Vitória, Espírito Santo
- Men's association football midfielders
- Brazilian men's footballers
- Brazil men's international footballers
- Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
- Associação Desportiva Ferroviária Vale do Rio Doce players
- CR Vasco da Gama players
- Bologna FC 1909 players
- Karlsruher SC players
- Tigres UANL footballers
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
- Serie A players
- Bundesliga players
- Expatriate men's footballers in Germany
- Expatriate men's footballers in Italy
- Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico
- Olympic medalists in football
- 1989 Copa América players
- Brazil men's under-20 international footballers
- Footballers at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Olympic footballers for Brazil
- Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Olympic silver medalists for Brazil
- Copa América–winning players
- Members of the Legislative Assembly of Espírito Santo
- Footballers from Espírito Santo
- 20th-century Brazilian sportsmen