Aílton Gonçalves da Silva: Biography, Facts and Career
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Aílton Gonçalves da Silva (born 19 July 1973), also known as Kugelblitz ("Ball lightning", due to his rotund physique and fast running speed), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. A journeyman, Aílton began his career in Brazil where he played for Ypiranga, Internacional, Mogi Mirim, Santa Cruz, and Guarani. Following a stint with Tigres UANL in Mexico, he moved to Germany joining SV Werder Bremen. He spent six seasons with Werder Bremen, winning the double of Bundesliga and cup in the 2003–04 season, before transferring to league rivals FC Schalke 04. In the latter stages of his career he played for Beşiktaş, Hamburger SV, Red Star Belgrade, Grasshoppers Zürich, MSV Duisburg, Metalurh Donetsk, SCR Altach, Campinense, and Chongqing Lifan. He ended his career in the lower leagues with KFC Uerdingen 05, FC Oberneuland, Rio Branco-SP, and Hassia Bingen. After Stéphane Chapuisat and Giovane Élber, Aílton is the third of seven foreign players to have scored more than 100 goals in the Bundesliga, along with Claudio Pizarro, Robert Lewandowski, Vedad Ibišević and Andrej Kramarić.
Quick facts about Aílton Gonçalves da Silva
- Full name: Aílton Gonçalves da Silva
- Born: 1973-07-19
- Nationality: Brazil
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q160363
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Who is Aílton Gonçalves da Silva?
Aílton Gonçalves da Silva (born 19 July 1973), also known as Kugelblitz ("Ball lightning", due to his rotund physique and fast running speed), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
What nationality is Aílton Gonçalves da Silva?
Aílton Gonçalves da Silva is Brazil.
When was Aílton Gonçalves da Silva born?
Aílton Gonçalves da Silva was born on 1973-07-19.
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