Benedito Leopoldo da Silva (28 February 1935 – 6 January 2001), simply known as Benê, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as midfielder.[1][2]

Career

Benê started his career at Guarani and defended São Paulo during 1960s, with 265 appearances and scoring 78 goals.[3]

International career

Benê just entered the field for Brazil once time against Paraguay in the 1962 Taça Oswaldo Cruz.[4]

Death

Died 6 January 2001 in his farm, nearby Campinas.

Honours

São Paulo

Individual

References

  1. ^ "Que fim levou? Benê". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ^ "BENÊ: brilhou no Guarani e no São Paulo F.C." Memória do Esporte (in Portuguese). 27 February 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1961–1963". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 August 2023.


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