Benedito de Assis da Silva facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (born November 11, 1952 – died July 6, 2014), known simply as Assis, was a famous Brazilian footballer. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals. Assis is best known for his time playing for the club Fluminense. After he stopped playing, he even worked as a manager for Fluminense's youth team, helping young players learn the game. He passed away in 2014 at the age of 61.
Assis: A Football Star
Assis was a talented footballer from Brazil. He was born in São Paulo, a big city in Brazil. He became well-known for his skills on the field. Many fans remember him for his exciting plays and goals.
Playing Career
Assis played for several important football clubs in Brazil. He started his career playing for São Paulo in 1980. After that, he played for Internacional and Atlético Paranaense.
Time at Fluminense
Assis joined Fluminense in 1983. This was where he became a true star. He played 65 games for Fluminense and scored 19 goals. Fans loved watching him play. He was a key player for the team during his years there, from 1983 to 1987. His time at Fluminense is often seen as the highlight of his career.
Life After Playing
After his playing days were over, Assis stayed involved in football. He wanted to share his knowledge and love for the game with younger players. He became a manager for the youth team at Fluminense. This meant he helped train and guide the club's future stars.
His Passing
Assis passed away on July 6, 2014, in Curitiba, Brazil. He was 61 years old. His death was due to multiple organ failure. Many people in the football world remembered him as a great player and a kind person.
