Ubiratã Silva do Espírito Santo (20 May 1955 – 14 September 2020), better known as Bira Burro, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a forward.
Career
Born in the state of Amapá, Bira Burro began his career at EC Macapá, where he became the regional champion of the Amazon in 1975. He made history primarily with Clube do Remo, winning three state championships, and with SC Internacional, where he was part of the national championship team in 1979. He was nicknamed "burro" () in Pará football due to the frequent confusion he caused during radio interviews.
Personal life
Bira is brother of the also footballer Aldo.
Honours
Macapá Torneio Integração da Amazônia: 1975
Remo Campeonato Paraense: 1977, 1978, 1979
Internacional Campeonato Brasileiro: 1979 Campeonato Gaúcho: 1981
Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1982
Náutico Campeonato Pernambucano: 1984
Individual Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 1978, 1979
Death
Bira died on 14 September 2020, victim from liver cancer.
References
External links Bira Burro at ogol.com.br