In memory of Nelson Neves da Silva | OneFootball

It is with sadness that Avaí Futebol Clube receives the news of the passing of NELSON NEVES DA SILVA, which occurred on August 19, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on March 22, 1949. Nelson, a native of Rio de Janeiro, was Avaí’s fitness coach between 1988 and 1989, returning in 1991. He won the Santa Catarina State Championship in 1988. Graduated in Physical Education from UFRJ in 1971, Nelson worked at clubs such as Olaria-RJ, Criciúma-SC, Friburguense-RJ, Fast-AM, Bonsucesso-RJ, Campo Grande-RJ, Lages-SC and Ferroviário-SC. Avaí Futebol Clube extends its condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the Club’s staff, the Deliberative and Fiscal Councils, and the Executive Board.

MINUTE OF SILENCEIn his honor, Avaí will request that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) hold a minute of silence at the match against Atlético-GO on the 30th, at Ressacada, for the 25th round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship.

Nelson Neves was an important part of the 1998 Santa Catarina title-winning campaign – Photo: Polidoro Júnior Archive

Nelson Neves was considered the best fitness coach of the 1988 Santa Catarina Championship

Photo: Memoria Avaiana Archive

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