Mauro Silva facts for kids
Silva in 2022
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| Full name | Mauro da Silva Gomes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 12 January 1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Guarani | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1992 | Bragantino | 61 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1992–2005 | Deportivo La Coruña | 369 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 431 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1991–2001 | Brazil | 59 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mauro da Silva Gomes (born January 12, 1968), known as Mauro Silva, is a famous Brazilian retired footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder, which means he helped protect his team's goal. Mauro Silva was known for being a very hard worker and having great energy. He was also excellent at tackling the ball and was a strong leader on the field.
He is most famous for playing a long time with the Spanish club Deportivo de La Coruña. He played 458 games for them and scored one goal over 13 seasons. During his time there, he helped his team win six major titles. Mauro Silva also played for the Brazilian national team. He was part of the team that won the 1994 World Cup. He also played in two Copa América tournaments.
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Mauro Silva's Club Career Journey
Mauro Silva was born in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil. He started his football career playing for a club called Guarani. After that, he moved to Bragantino in 1990. He played there for two seasons.
Joining Deportivo La Coruña
In 1992, Mauro Silva moved to Spain to play for Deportivo de La Coruña. He joined the team at the same time as another famous Brazilian player, Bebeto. Mauro Silva quickly became a very important player for Deportivo. He was almost always in the starting team. Only injuries or suspensions kept him from playing.
He helped Deportivo win many important trophies. These included one La Liga title, which is Spain's top football league. They also won two cups and three supercups. Mauro Silva also played with Deportivo in the UEFA Champions League five times. This is a big European club competition. In the 2003–04 season, they even reached the semi-finals.
Saying Goodbye to Football
On May 22, 2005, Mauro Silva played his last game for Deportivo. He had been with the club for 13 years. He was replaced by another player, Aldo Duscher, during a match against RCD Mallorca. This game was special because another club legend, Fran, also said goodbye to football in the same match.
In December 2016, Deportivo celebrated its 110th anniversary. Fans of the club voted Mauro Silva as the best player in the club's history. This shows how much he was loved and respected.
Mauro Silva's International Career with Brazil
Mauro Silva played for the Brazilian national team for ten years. He played in 59 international matches, which are called "caps." He made his debut in 1991.
Winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup
One of Mauro Silva's biggest achievements was winning the 1994 FIFA World Cup with Brazil. He played in every single match and almost every minute of the tournament. The only time he didn't play was for half of a group stage match against Sweden.
In the final match of the 1994 World Cup, Brazil played against Italy. The game ended 0–0 even after extra time. Brazil then won the match in a penalty shoot-out. Mauro Silva's strong play in midfield, along with his teammate Dunga, was a big reason why the game was so tight. Their defensive skills helped stop the Italian attacks. In the same year, FIFA, the world football organization, named him the ninth best player in the world.
Honours and Achievements
Mauro Silva won many titles during his career with his clubs and the national team.
Club Honours
Bragantino
- Campeonato Paulista: 1990 (This is a state championship in Brazil)
Deportivo
- La Liga: 1999–2000 (Spain's top league title)
- Copa del Rey: 1994–95, 2001–02 (Spain's main cup competition)
- Supercopa de España: 1995, 2000, 2002 (A Spanish super cup played between league and cup winners)
International Honours
Brazil
- FIFA World Cup: 1994 (The biggest football tournament in the world!)
- Copa América: 1997; runner-up 1991 (South America's main international competition)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: third place 1998 (A North American international competition)
Individual Awards
- Bola de Ouro: 1991 (A Brazilian award for the best player)
- Bola de Prata: 1991, 1992 (A Brazilian award for the best players in specific positions)
- La Liga Team of The Year: 1993 (Named as one of the best players in the Spanish league)
See also
In Spanish: Mauro Silva para niños
