Quinzinho
Joaquim Alberto da Silva (4 March 1974 – 15 April 2019), known as Quinzinho, was an Angolan professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joaquim Alberto da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Luanda, Angola | ||
| Date of death | 15 April 2019 (aged 45) | ||
| Place of death | Alverca do Ribatejo, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1995 | ASA | ||
| 1995–2001 | Porto | 21 | (6) |
| 1996–1997 | → União Leiria (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 1997–1998 | → Rio Ave (loan) | 24 | (8) |
| 1999 | → Rayo Vallecano (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2000 | → Farense (loan) | 6 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | → Aves (loan) | 24 | (5) |
| 2001–2002 | Alverca | 30 | (5) |
| 2002–2003 | Estoril | 13 | (7) |
| 2003–2004 | Guangzhou Xiangxue | 47 | (17) |
| 2005–2007 | Xiamen Blue Lions | 66 | (20) |
| 2008–2009 | Wuxi Zobon | 23 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | Caála | ||
| 2011–2012 | ASA | ||
| Total | 273 | (76) | |
| International career | |||
| 1994–2001 | Angola | 40 | (9) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He spent the vast majority of his career in Portugal and China, amassing Primeira Liga totals of 123 matches and 28 goals over seven seasons in the former country. He also competed in Spain.
Quinzinho appeared for Angola in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
Club career
Born in Luanda, Portuguese Angola, Quinzinho signed with FC Porto in 1995 from local club Atlético Sport Aviação. He was sparingly played during his spell at the former club as he was behind Domingos Paciência first and later Mário Jardel,[1] and was also loaned to fellow Primeira Liga sides U.D. Leiria and Rio Ave FC.[2]
After a period in Spain with Rayo Vallecano, Quinzinho returned to Portugal where, although still registered with Porto, he represented S.C. Farense,[3] C.D. Aves[4] and F.C. Alverca[5] in quick succession, always in the top division. In January 2003, after half a season with G.D. Estoril Praia in the lower leagues, he moved to China where he stayed for five years, appearing for teams in both the Super League and League One.[2]
International career
Quinzinho earned 40 caps for Angola, during seven years and two months. He made his debut on 4 September 1994, in a 2–0 home win against Namibia for the 1996 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.[6]
Quinzinho was picked for the squad at the 1996 and 1998 African Cup of Nations, scoring a combined three goals as both tournaments ended in group stage elimination.[7][8]
International goals
- Scores and results list Angola's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Quinzinho goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 April 1995 | Independence Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia |  Namibia | 2–2 | 2–2 | 1996 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2 | 15 January 1996 | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa |  Egypt | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1996 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 24 January 1996 | Kings Park Stadium, Durban, South Africa |  Cameroon | 3–2 | 3–3 | 1996 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 17 August 1997 | Stade Municipal, Lomé, Togo |  Togo | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1998 World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 16 February 1998 | Stade Municipal, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |  Ivory Coast | 2–3 | 2–5 | 1998 Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 25 March 2001 | Estádio da Cidadela, Luanda, Angola |  Burkina Faso | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 7 | 6 May 2001 | Estádio da Cidadela, Luanda, Angola | Cameroon | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2002 World Cup qualification |
| 8 | 1 June 2001 | May 19, 1956 Stadium, Annaba, Algeria |  Algeria | 1–1 | 2–3 | 2002 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 9 | 10 June 2001 | Estádio da Cidadela, Luanda, Angola |  Mauritius | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2001 COSAFA Cup |
Personal life and death
Quinzinho's son, Alexandre, is also a footballer. Born in Portugal, he played for them at youth level.[9][10]
On 15 April 2019 Quinzinho, at the time working for U.D. Vilafranquense as a physiotherapist, suffered a heart attack after jogging in Alverca do Ribatejo and died shortly after, at the age of 45.[11] He was buried in Lisbon.[12]
References
- Prata, Bruno (19 April 1999). "Quinzinho salvou o árbitro" [Quinzinho saved the referee]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- Alvarenga, Vítor Hugo (19 February 2010). "Quinzinho: dançarino das Antas foi Qiao Ji Mu durante 7 anos" [Quinzinho: dancer of the Antas was Qiao Ji Mu for 7 years] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- "Quinzinho não esconde que gostaria de jogar frente ao FC Porto" [Quizinho does not hide he would like to play against FC Porto]. Record (in Portuguese). 26 April 2000. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- "Quinzinho não joga frente ao FC Porto" [Quinzinho does not play against FC Porto]. Record (in Portuguese). 14 November 2000. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- Costa, Luís Octávio (17 March 2002). "Contra a lógica da vitória" [Against winning logic]. Público (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- Mamrud, Roberto. "Joaquim Alberto Silva "Quinzinho" – International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- Courtney, Barrie. "African Nations Cup 1996 – Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- Courtney, Barrie. "African Nations Cup 1998 – Final Tournament Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- Calhau, Pedro (3 April 2014). "Filho de Quinzinho é internacional português e inspira-se em Balotelli" [Son of Quinzinho is a Portuguese international and draws inspiration from Balotelli] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- "Quinzinho, treinador-adjunto do Vilafranquense, disse no fim de semana ao filho, Xande Silva, jogador de Vitória de Guimarães, que se iam encontrar nos "oitavos" e que lhe ia ganhar" [Quinzinho, Vilafranquense assistant coach, told this weekend his son, Alexandre Silva, Vitória de Guimarães player, that they would meet in "last-16" and he would beat him]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- "Morreu angolano Quinzinho, antigo avançado do FC Porto, aos 45 anos" [Death of Angola's Quinzinho, former FC Porto forward, aged 45] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- Fajah Barrie, Mohamed (19 April 2019). "Angola star Quinzinho to be buried in Portugal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- Venâncio, Bruno (15 April 2019). "Faleceu Quinzinho, antigo campeão nacional pelo FC Porto" [Death of Quinzinho, former national champion for FC Porto]. i (in Portuguese). Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- "厦门主场完胜夺得中甲冠军--05中甲最终积分榜" [Xiamen won the championship in the home game – Final standings 05] (in Chinese). Sohu. 22 October 2005. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
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