| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paulo Silva | ||
| Date of birth | May 24, 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Ipatinga, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 1984–1986 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1987–1989 | Democrata Futebol Clube | ||
| 1990–1995 | Scarborough Astros | ||
| 1996 | Toronto Supra | 10 | (0) |
| 2001 | Brampton Hitmen | 12 | (0) |
| 2003 | North York Astros | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1999–2003 | Toronto Lynx (goalkeeper coach/assistant coach) | ||
| 2005 | Toronto Lynx (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paulo Silva (born May 24, 1966) is a former Brazilian footballer and manager who played in Brazil, Canada, and served on the coaching staff with the Toronto Lynx in the USL A-League.
Club career
Silva played in the Campeonato Mineiro with Cruzeiro in 1984, and later signed with Democrata Futebol Clube in 1987. [1] He was awarded the Best Player Award in 1987, and was selected State All-Star Goalkeeper. [2] [1] In 1990, Silva went overseas to Canada to sign with the Scarborough Astros of the Canadian National Soccer League. [3] During his tenure with the Astros he was awarded the CNSL Goalkeeper of the Year within three years from 1990, 1991, and 1993. [4] [2] In 1995, he helped Scarborough finish first in the League Cup standings, and reached the cup finals but lost the title to St. Catharines Wolves in a penalty shootout. [5] He was also selected to the CNSL All-Star team that faced Parma in 1995. [6]
He signed with league rivals Toronto Supra for the 1996 season. [7] For the second consecutive season he was named to the CNSL All-Star team, and played against Toronto Italia which included Diego Maradona. [7] In 2001, he came out of retirement to play to newly expansion franchise the Brampton Hitmen of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. [8] Silva would also make an appearance in 2003 with the North York Astros on September 10, 2003, in a match against Toronto Croatia. [9]
Managerial career
In 1998, he was named the goalkeeper coach for Toronto Lynx under head coach Peter Pinizzotto. [10] He also served as an assistant coach, and team scout in the 1999 season. [11] In 2005, he returned to the Toronto Lynx as a goalkeeper coach under Hubert Busby Jr. [12] He was also the technical director for the Toronto Eagles Soccer Academy in 2005. [2] In 2021, he joined the Genesis Football Academy staff as the goalkeeper coach. [13]
References
- ^
a
b
"The Team - Paolo Silva". 2001-04-22. Archived from the original on 2001-04-22. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) - ^ a b c "Toronto Eagles Soccer Academy" (PDF). www.torontoeagles.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 28, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "North York Astros Soccer Club - All Time Players". www.northyorkastros.ca. 2009-06-01. Archived from the original on June 1, 2009. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "CNSL Rosters and Alumni". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ Laskaris, Sam (October 20, 1995). "Astros fail to win trophy; Colts take aim at Final Four tournaments". Toronto Star. p. SC4.
- ^ "Parma Toys with Canadian All-Stars". Hamilton Spectator. August 14, 1995. p. D13.
- ^ a b "1996 CNSL All-Stars vs Toronto Italia". National Soccer League. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "Wednesday June 27, 2001 Brampton Hitmen vs St Catharines Roma Wolves". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "September 10, 2003 CPSL Toronto Croatia vs North York Astros (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ "Italy teaches slick all-stars a lesson". Toronto Star. December 17, 1998.
- ^ Da Costa, Norman (April 7, 1999). "Soccer Italian clubs in driver's seat of UEFA Cup". Toronto Star.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "April 19th, 2005 Toronto Lynx press conference (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ "Staff". Genesis Football Academy. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Other | |
- Living people
- Brazilian men's footballers
- Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
- Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) players
- Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players
- Brampton Stallions players
- Brazilian football managers
- Democrata Futebol Clube players
- North York Astros players
- SC Toronto players
- Toronto Lynx coaches
- Canadian National Soccer League players
- 1966 births
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- People from Ipatinga
- Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Canada
- Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada
- Footballers from Minas Gerais
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paulo Silva | ||
| Date of birth | May 24, 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Ipatinga, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
| 1984–1986 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1987–1989 | Democrata Futebol Clube | ||
| 1990–1995 | Scarborough Astros | ||
| 1996 | Toronto Supra | 10 | (0) |
| 2001 | Brampton Hitmen | 12 | (0) |
| 2003 | North York Astros | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1999–2003 | Toronto Lynx (goalkeeper coach/assistant coach) | ||
| 2005 | Toronto Lynx (goalkeeper coach) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paulo Silva (born May 24, 1966) is a former Brazilian footballer and manager who played in Brazil, Canada, and served on the coaching staff with the Toronto Lynx in the USL A-League.
Club career
Silva played in the Campeonato Mineiro with Cruzeiro in 1984, and later signed with Democrata Futebol Clube in 1987. [1] He was awarded the Best Player Award in 1987, and was selected State All-Star Goalkeeper. [2] [1] In 1990, Silva went overseas to Canada to sign with the Scarborough Astros of the Canadian National Soccer League. [3] During his tenure with the Astros he was awarded the CNSL Goalkeeper of the Year within three years from 1990, 1991, and 1993. [4] [2] In 1995, he helped Scarborough finish first in the League Cup standings, and reached the cup finals but lost the title to St. Catharines Wolves in a penalty shootout. [5] He was also selected to the CNSL All-Star team that faced Parma in 1995. [6]
He signed with league rivals Toronto Supra for the 1996 season. [7] For the second consecutive season he was named to the CNSL All-Star team, and played against Toronto Italia which included Diego Maradona. [7] In 2001, he came out of retirement to play to newly expansion franchise the Brampton Hitmen of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. [8] Silva would also make an appearance in 2003 with the North York Astros on September 10, 2003, in a match against Toronto Croatia. [9]
Managerial career
In 1998, he was named the goalkeeper coach for Toronto Lynx under head coach Peter Pinizzotto. [10] He also served as an assistant coach, and team scout in the 1999 season. [11] In 2005, he returned to the Toronto Lynx as a goalkeeper coach under Hubert Busby Jr. [12] He was also the technical director for the Toronto Eagles Soccer Academy in 2005. [2] In 2021, he joined the Genesis Football Academy staff as the goalkeeper coach. [13]
References
- ^
a
b
"The Team - Paolo Silva". 2001-04-22. Archived from the original on 2001-04-22. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link) - ^ a b c "Toronto Eagles Soccer Academy" (PDF). www.torontoeagles.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 28, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ "North York Astros Soccer Club - All Time Players". www.northyorkastros.ca. 2009-06-01. Archived from the original on June 1, 2009. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "CNSL Rosters and Alumni". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ Laskaris, Sam (October 20, 1995). "Astros fail to win trophy; Colts take aim at Final Four tournaments". Toronto Star. p. SC4.
- ^ "Parma Toys with Canadian All-Stars". Hamilton Spectator. August 14, 1995. p. D13.
- ^ a b "1996 CNSL All-Stars vs Toronto Italia". National Soccer League. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "Wednesday June 27, 2001 Brampton Hitmen vs St Catharines Roma Wolves". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "September 10, 2003 CPSL Toronto Croatia vs North York Astros (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ "Italy teaches slick all-stars a lesson". Toronto Star. December 17, 1998.
- ^ Da Costa, Norman (April 7, 1999). "Soccer Italian clubs in driver's seat of UEFA Cup". Toronto Star.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "April 19th, 2005 Toronto Lynx press conference (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-09-27.
- ^ "Staff". Genesis Football Academy. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Other | |
- Living people
- Brazilian men's footballers
- Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
- Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) players
- Cruzeiro Esporte Clube players
- Brampton Stallions players
- Brazilian football managers
- Democrata Futebol Clube players
- North York Astros players
- SC Toronto players
- Toronto Lynx coaches
- Canadian National Soccer League players
- 1966 births
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- People from Ipatinga
- Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Canada
- Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada
- Footballers from Minas Gerais