Joaquim Alberto Silva
Angolan footballer (1974-2019)
Joaquim Alberto Silva (4 March 1974 – 15 April 2019), known as Quinzinho, was an Angolan footballer. He played as a striker. He appeared for Angola in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He played for the team from 1994 to 2001. He also played for Porto from 1995 to 2001.[1]
| 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 (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Quinzinho's son, Alexandre, is also a footballer. Born in Portugal, he played for them at youth level.[2][3]On 15 April 2019, Quinzinho felt ill after jogging in Alverca do Ribatejo and died shortly after at the age of 45.[4]
References change
- ↑ "Quinzinho salvou o árbitro" [Quinzinho saved the referee]. Público (in Portuguese). 19 April 1999. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ↑ Calhau, Pedro (3 April 2014). "Filho de Quinzinho é internacional português e inspira-se em Balotelli" [Son of Quinzinho is a Portuguese international and draws inspiration from Balotelli] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ↑ "Quinzinho, treinador-adjunto do Vilafranquense, disse no fim de semana ao filho, Xande Silva, jogador de Vitória de Guimarães, que se iam encontrar nos "oitavos" e que lhe ia ganhar" [Quinzinho, Vilafranquense assistant coach, told this weekend his son, Alexandre Silva, Vitória de Guimarães player, that they would meet in "last-16" and he would beat him]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ↑ "Morreu angolano Quinzinho, antigo avançado do FC Porto, aos 45 anos" [Death of Angola's Quinzinho, former FC Porto forward, aged 45] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 15 April 2019. Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
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