Célio Silva do Nascimento

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Vagno Célio do Nascimento Silva (born 20 May 1968 in Campos, RJ, Brazil) is a retired Brazilian football defender, nicknamed by fans "O Canhão do Brasileirão" (The Cannon of the Brazilian Championship)..

[edit] Playing career

During his career he played for Americano - RJ, Vasco da Gama, Internacional - RS, Caen (France), Corinthians, Goiás, Flamengo, Atlético - MG and Universidad de Chile.

While at Corinthians, Célio Silva agreed a £4m move to Premiership Champions Manchester United in July 1997. However United couldn't obtain a work permit and the move fell through. United bought Henning Berg instead.

He joined Brazil national football team in 22 matches.

• 1986-1988 Americano Futebol Clube (Campos dos Goytacazes)
• 1988-1990 CR Vasco de Gama
• 1991-1993 SC Internacional
• 1993-1994 SM Caen
• 1994-1998 SC Corinthians
• 1998 Goiás EC
• 1999 CR Flamengo
• 2000 Universidad de Chile
• 2000-2001 Clube Atlético Mineiro

[edit] Honours

• 1987 : Copa União
• 1988, 1999 : Campeonato Carioca
• 1989, 1995 : Campeonato Brasileiro
• 1991, 1992 : Campeonato Gaúcho
• 1992, 1995 : Copa do Brasil
• 1995, 1997 : Campeonato Paulista
• 1997 : Copa América
• 1999 : Copa Mercosur
• 2000 : Campeonato Mineiro
• 1988, 1989, 1996 : Ramon de Carranza trophy