Aílton Lira da Silva, best known as ''Aílton Lira'' (born in
Araras,
São Paulo State, February 19, 1951) was a former
football (soccer) forward who currently manages Limeira Futebol Clube.
In career he played for
Ponte Preta (1967–1972),
Caldense (1972–1976),
Santos F.C.
Santos Futebol Clube (), commonly known simply as Santos or Santos FC and nicknamed the ''Peixe'' (; "fish"), is a Brazilian sports club based in Vila Belmiro, a '' bairro'' in the city of Santos. It is also the team with the most goals i ...
(1976–1979),
São Paulo Futebol Clube (1980),
Al-Nassr in
Saudi Arabia (1980–1982),
Guarani (1982),
União São João de Araras (1983),
Comercial-Ribeirão Preto (1983),
Portuguesa Santista (84 and 85),
Itumbiara (1986–1987) and
Guará
Guará is a municipality situated in the northern part of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 21,308 (2020 est.) in an area of 362 km2. The elevation is 573 m.
This place name comes from the Tupi language for two animals com ...
where ended his career in 1988.
He won the
São Paulo State Championship Tournament two times; in 1978 for Santos and in 1980 for São Paulo.
References
1951 births
Living people
People from Araras
Brazilian footballers
Association football forwards
Guarani FC players
Associação Atlética Ponte Preta players
Santos FC players
São Paulo FC players
Al Nassr FC players
Brazilian football managers
Saudi Professional League players
Expatriate footballers in Saudi Arabia
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
Footballers from São Paulo (state)
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