CBF mourns the death of Geovani | OneFootball

CBF mourns the passing of Geovani Silva, aged 62, who died in the early hours of Monday (18) in Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo. Wearing the Brazil national team jersey, Geovani wrote his name into the history of Brazilian sport. He won a silver medal at the Seoul Olympics (1988) and was a Copa América champion (1989).

He also won two youth titles with the Seleção, both in 1983: the FIFA U-20 World Cup and the South American Championship in the same category.

On the national stage, Geovani also became immortalized as one of Vasco’s great idols, a club for which he played more than 400 matches, many of them alongside Roberto Dinamite and Romário, where he built a solid career marked by determination, skill, and many titles.

His journey began in Espírito Santo football with Desportiva Ferroviária. There, he also became an idol and a role model for future generations of the club’s athletes. In Espírito Santo, he also had an important spell with Serra Futebol Clube.

Geovani also wore the jerseys of clubs in Mexico, Germany, and Italy before retiring in 2002.

The former player had been suffering from a series of serious health issues in recent years. In the early hours of Monday, he suddenly fell ill. He was then taken to a hospital in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, but did not survive. Geovani is survived by three children. His burial is scheduled for Tuesday (19) in Vila Velha.

At this time of great pain and sadness, CBF extends its solidarity to his family, friends, and the legion of admirers who were captivated by Geovani’s talent, affectionately called by Vasco supporters “The Little Prince.”

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