Joaquim Alberto Silva: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Joaquim Alberto Silva: profile

Joaquim Alberto Silva (born 4 March 1974 in Luanda, Angola) was an Angolan footballer who played as a forward. He died on 15 April 2019.

Silva's senior club career began in 1994 at Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense. He played for 14 clubs in 5 countries between 1994 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Xiamen Blue Lions F.C. (2004–2007): 66 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 268 appearances and 71 goals.

At international level, Silva represented Angola (1994–2001), earning 36 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 15 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Luanda has produced 141 footballers in our database, including William Carvalho, Manucho and Flávio Amado.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1994 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 1996 – aged 21 (match)
Club career: 1994–2012 (19 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: Brazil, Angola, Portugal, Spain and People's Republic of China
Club goals per game: 0.26 (71 in 268)
Height: 182 cm — taller than 57% of Angolan internationals on record
Latest move: Atlético Sport Aviação (2011)
Shares a birthday with: Bouna Coundoul, Kabasu Babo and Ariza Makukula (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1994–1995	Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense	Campeonato Brasileiro Série B	–	–
1994–1995	Atlético Sport Aviação	Girabola	–	–
1995–1999	FC Porto	Primeira Liga	21	6
1997	U.D. Leiria	Liga Portugal 2	18	3
1997–1998	Rio Ave F.C.	Primeira Liga	18	3
1999	Rayo Vallecano	La Liga	1	0
2000	S.C. Farense	Liga Portugal 2	6	1
2000–2001	Clube Desportivo das Aves	Primeira Liga	24	5
2001–2002	F.C. Alverca	Primeira Liga	31	5
2002	G.D. Estoril Praia	Primeira Liga	13	7
2003–2004	Guangzhou F.C.	Chinese Super League	47	17
2004–2007	Xiamen Blue Lions F.C.	Chinese Super League	66	20
2008–2009	Shanghai Pudong Zobon F.C.	China League One	23	4
2009–2010	C.R. Caála	Girabola	–	–
2010–2011	Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense	Campeonato Brasileiro Série B	–	–
2011–2012	Atlético Sport Aviação	Girabola	–	–
	Total		268	71

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1994–2001	Angola	Senior	36	7

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	15 Jan 1996	Egypt 2–1 Angola	77	Africa Cup of Nations
2	24 Jan 1996	Angola 3–3 Cameroon	80	Africa Cup of Nations
3	17 Aug 1997	Togo 1–1 Angola	43	World Cup Qualification
4	6 May 2001	Angola 2–0 Cameroon	69	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Joaquim Alberto Silva born?

Joaquim Alberto Silva was born in Luanda, Angola.

Which national team does Joaquim Alberto Silva play for?

Joaquim Alberto Silva played international football for Angola. He has 36 caps and 7 goals on record.

Which clubs has Joaquim Alberto Silva played for?

Joaquim Alberto Silva's recorded clubs are Agremiação Sportiva Arapiraquense, Atlético Sport Aviação, FC Porto, U.D. Leiria, Rio Ave F.C., Rayo Vallecano, S.C. Farense, Clube Desportivo das Aves, F.C. Alverca, G.D. Estoril Praia, Guangzhou F.C. and Xiamen Blue Lions F.C. among others.

How tall is Joaquim Alberto Silva?

Joaquim Alberto Silva is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.

What position does Joaquim Alberto Silva play?

Joaquim Alberto Silva played as a forward.