Joaquim Alberto Silva facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joaquim Alberto Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Luanda, Angola | ||
| Date of death | 15 April 2019 (aged 45) | ||
| Place of death | Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 12 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1994–1995 | ASA | ||
| 1995–2001 | Porto | 21 | (6) |
| 1996–1997 | → União Leiria (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 1997–1998 | → Rio Ave (loan) | 24 | (8) |
| 1999 | → Rayo Vallecano (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Farense (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | → Aves (loan) | 24 | (5) |
| 2001–2002 | Alverca | 30 | (5) |
| 2002–2003 | Estoril | 13 | (7) |
| 2003–2004 | Guangzhou Xiangxue | 47 | (17) |
| 2005–2007 | Xiamen Lanshi | 66 | (20) |
| 2008–2009 | Wuxi Zobon | 23 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | Caála | ||
| 2011–2012 | ASA | ||
| Total | 273 | (76) | |
| National team | |||
| 1994–2001 | Angola | 40 | (9) |
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Joaquim Alberto Silva (born March 4, 1974 – died April 15, 2019), known as Quinzinho, was a talented Angolan football player. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was a player who mainly tried to score goals. Quinzinho played for the Angola national team in two major tournaments called the Africa Cup of Nations. He was part of the national team from 1994 to 2001. He also played for a famous Portuguese club, Porto, between 1995 and 2001.
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Quinzinho's Early Life and Career
Quinzinho was born in Luanda, which is the capital city of Angola. He started his football journey in Angola. His first professional club was ASA. He played there from 1994 to 1995.
Joining F.C. Porto
In 1995, Quinzinho moved to Portugal to play for Porto. This was a big step in his career. Porto is one of the most successful football clubs in Portugal. He stayed with Porto until 2001. During his time there, he played in 21 games and scored 6 goals.
Loan Spells and Other Clubs
While at Porto, Quinzinho was often loaned out to other teams. This meant he played for different clubs for a short time. He played for União Leiria and Rio Ave in Portugal. He also had a brief loan spell in Spain with Rayo Vallecano. Later, he played for Farense and Aves. These loans helped him gain more experience on the field.
After leaving Porto, Quinzinho continued his career with other Portuguese clubs. He played for Alverca and Estoril.
Playing Football in China
Quinzinho also had an exciting part of his career in China. He played for Guangzhou Xiangxue from 2003 to 2004. He played in 47 games for them and scored 17 goals. This showed his skill as a striker.
He then joined Xiamen Lanshi and played there from 2005 to 2007. He was a key player for them, scoring 20 goals in 66 matches. His last club in China was Wuxi Zobon.
Representing Angola
Quinzinho was a very important player for the Angola national team. He played for his country from 1994 to 2001. He earned 40 caps, which means he played in 40 international matches for Angola. He scored 9 goals for his national team.
Africa Cup of Nations Appearances
He proudly represented Angola in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. These are major football competitions for national teams in Africa. He played in the 1996 and 1998 tournaments.
Later Career and Passing
After his time in China, Quinzinho returned to Angola. He played for Caála and later for his first club, ASA, where he finished his playing career.
Sadly, Quinzinho passed away on April 15, 2019. He felt unwell after jogging in Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal, and died shortly after. He was 45 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated footballer who played for many clubs and proudly represented his country.
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