Assis (footballer, born 1943) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco de Assis Luz Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 4 October 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Ananindeua, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 9 September 2020 (aged 76) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1960–1967 | Remo | ||
| 1968–1975 | Fluminense | ||
| 1976–1977 | Sport Recife | ||
| 1978 | Ceara | ||
| ASA de Arapiraca | |||
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Francisco de Assis Luz Silva (born October 4, 1943 – died September 9, 2020), known simply as Assis, was a talented Brazilian footballer. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Assis's Football Journey
Assis was born in a city called Ananindeua in Brazil. He started his professional football career in 1960. Over the years, he played for several important clubs in Brazil.
Playing for Remo
His first team was Remo. He played there for seven years, from 1960 to 1967. This was where he began to show his skills as a strong defender.
Success with Fluminense
From 1968 to 1975, Assis played for Fluminense, one of Brazil's biggest clubs. This was a very successful time for him. He played in 424 matches for Fluminense. During his time there, he helped the team win four state titles and one national title. Winning a national title is a huge achievement in football!
Other Teams
After leaving Fluminense, Assis continued his career. He played for Sport Recife from 1976 to 1977. Then, in 1978, he joined Ceara, where he won another state title. Later, he also played for ASA de Arapiraca.
Assis was known for his strong defending and his important role in the teams he played for. He passed away in 2020, leaving behind a legacy as a respected Brazilian footballer.
