Toninho (footballer, born 1965) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antônio Benedito da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | March 23, 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| XV Novembro-Jaú | |||
| 1985–1989 | Portuguesa Desportos | 87 | (24) |
| Guarani | |||
| 1991–1992 | Yomiuri | ||
| 1992–1996 | Shimizu S-Pulse | ||
| 1995 | →Urawa Reds (loan) | ||
| Vasco da Gama | 11 | (2) | |
| International career | |||
| 1989 | Brazil | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Antônio Benedito da Silva, known by his nickname Toninho, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on March 23, 1965. Toninho played as a striker, which means his main job was to score goals for his team.
He played for several well-known clubs during his career. In Brazil, he played for teams like Portuguesa, Guarani, and Vasco da Gama. Toninho also had a successful time playing in Japan for clubs such as Yomiuri, Shimizu S-Pulse, and Urawa Red Diamonds. He even played one game for the Brazilian national team.
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Toninho's Club Career
Toninho had an exciting career playing football for different clubs in Brazil and Japan. He was known for his ability to score goals.
Playing in Japan
Toninho moved to Japan in the early 1990s and became a star player there.
Time with Yomiuri
He joined Yomiuri (now Tokyo Verdy) in 1991. During the 1991-92 season, he was amazing, scoring 18 goals in just 22 league games. This made him the top scorer in the Japan Soccer League that season. His great performance helped Yomiuri win the league title.
Years with Shimizu S-Pulse
After his time at Yomiuri, Toninho moved to Shimizu S-Pulse. He played for this club for several years, from 1992 to 1996. He continued to be a strong goal-scorer for them. In 1994, he scored 22 goals in 44 matches, showing his consistent talent.
Loan to Urawa Reds
In 1995, Toninho also had a short loan spell at Urawa Reds. He played 26 games for them and scored 6 goals before returning to Shimizu S-Pulse.
Return to Brazil
Later in his career, Toninho returned to Brazil. He played for Vasco da Gama, adding to his list of Brazilian clubs.
National Team Appearance
Toninho had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team once in 1989. Representing your country in football is a big achievement for any player.
Awards and Achievements
Toninho received several awards during his football career, recognizing his skill as a striker.
- Top Scorer in Brazil: In 1989, he was the top scorer in the Campeonato Paulista, a major state league in Brazil, with 12 goals.
- Top Scorer in Japan: He also led the Japan Soccer League in scoring during the 1991-92 season, with 18 goals.
- Best Eleven Team: For his excellent performance in 1991-92, he was chosen for the Japan Soccer League Best Eleven team, which means he was considered one of the best players in the league.
Family Connection
Toninho has a famous younger brother named Sonny Anderson. Sonny Anderson also became a very successful football player, known for his goal-scoring abilities in Europe.
More Information
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See also
In Spanish: Antônio Benedito da Silva para niños
