He was nicknamed by fans "O Canhão do Brasileirão" (The Cannon of the Brazilian Championship) for his extremely potent right-foot shot.
[1] Revealed in the small Americano - RJ in 1986, he won the Brazilian Championship playing for Vasco da Gama in 1989.
He got famous after scoring the goal (shooting a penalty) that gave the Copa do Brasil (Cup of Brazil) title for Internacional - RS at 1992.
While at Corinthians, Célio Silva agreed a £4 million move to Premier League champions Manchester United in July 1997.
[3] He represented Brazil national football team in 11 matches, winning the Copa América title in 1997.