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.
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. 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
Small Club World Cup: 1963
Death
Faustino died at the age of 47, after responding to an armed robbery in São Paulo.
References
External links
Faustino at ogol.com.br
1940 births
1988 deaths
Men's association football wingers
Brazilian men's footballers
Associação Ferroviária de Esportes players
São Paulo FC players
Clube Atlético Bragantino players
Footballers from São Paulo (state) Sportspeople from Araraquara Deaths by firearm in Brazil Male murder victims People murdered in Brazil