Assis (footballer, born 1952) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Benedito de Assis da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | November 12, 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | July 6, 2014 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | Curitiba, Brazil | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1980 | São Paulo | 31 | (5) |
| 1981 | Internacional | 7 | (4) |
| 1982 | Atlético Paranaense | 23 | (5) |
| 1983–1987 | Fluminense | 65 | (19) |
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Benedito de Assis da Silva (November 12, 1952 – July 6, 2014), known simply as Assis, was a famous Brazilian football player. He was especially well-known for his time playing as a forward for Fluminense, a big football club in Brazil. After he stopped playing, Assis worked as a coach for Fluminense's youth teams, helping young players learn the game.
Assis sadly passed away on July 6, 2014, when he was 61 years old. He died because his body's organs stopped working properly.
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Assis: A Champion Footballer
Assis was a very talented football player, known for scoring goals as a forward. He played for several important clubs in Brazil during his career. Winning championships is a big deal in football, and Assis helped his teams win many important titles.
Winning with São Paulo
In 1980, Assis played for São Paulo. With his help, the team won the Campeonato Paulista. This is a major football championship for clubs in the state of São Paulo. It was one of his first big wins.
Success with Internacional
The next year, in 1981, Assis joined Internacional. He continued his winning streak there. His team won the Campeonato Gaúcho, which is the top football league in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Triumphs with Atlético Paranaense
In 1982, Assis moved to Atlético Paranaense. He quickly made an impact. That year, the team won the Campeonato Paranaense, the main football championship for clubs in the state of Paraná.
Fluminense: His Golden Years
Assis is most famous for his time at Fluminense. He played there from 1983 to 1987. These years were very successful for both Assis and the club.
Three-Time State Champion
With Fluminense, Assis helped his team win the Campeonato Carioca three times in a row! They were champions in 1983, 1984, and 1985. This is the top football league for clubs in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Winning it three times in a row is a huge achievement.
National Champion
In 1984, Assis also helped Fluminense win the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. This is the highest national football league in Brazil. Winning this title means Fluminense was the best team in all of Brazil that year. It was a highlight of Assis's career.
See Also
In Spanish: Benedito de Assis da Silva para niños
