Aílton (footballer, born 1956)

José Aílton de Oliveira Silva (29 May 1956 – 1 June 2021), simply known as Aílton, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Aílton appeared at Itabaiana as part of three state titles won by the club.

He returned to Sport in 1986 when he established himself in the club's history.

[1] He ended his career in 1992, the year in which he won the Bola de Prata in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

[3] Aílton passed away on June 1, 2021, in the city of Aracaju, victim of a heart attack.