Alcides da Cruz Faustino (2 December 1940 – 12 February 1988), simply known as Faustino, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alcides da Cruz Faustino | ||
| Date of birth | 2 December 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Araraquara, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 12 February 1988 (aged 47) | ||
| Place of death | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1957 | Ferroviária | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1960 | Ferroviária | ||
| 1961–1968 | São Paulo | 231 | (35) |
| 1966–1967 | → Bragantino (loan) | ||
| 1969 | Comercial de Tietê | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 September 2023 | |||
Career
Highlighted by his great dribbling ability, Faustino stood out at Ferroviária and was signed by São Paulo, where he played most of his career.[3] He ended his career at Comercial de Tietê after suffering from ankle injuries. Became a physical education teacher after retiring from football.
Honours
São Paulo
Death
Faustino died at the age of 47, after responding to an armed robbery in São Paulo.[3]
References
External links
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