Oswaldo Faria (3 April 1953 – 22 September 2002), better known as Bill, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Striker revealed by Itumbiara EC, Bill marked his time with several Brazilian football teams. He was Brazilian champion with Vasco in 1974, semi-finalist in 1978 with Internacional, he is the greatest scorer in the history of Goiânia EC and achieved the curious feat of three state titles in Goiás with three different clubs (Goiás, Vila Nova and Atlético Goianiense), being top scorer in 1985. He also had a notable spell in Mexican and US football. He played until 1999 when he retired at Aparecidense.
Honours
Vasco da Gama Campeonato Brasileiro: 1974
Los Angeles Aztecs 1980–81 Western Division
Goiás Campeonato Goiano: 1983
Vila Nova Campeonato Goiano: 1984
Atlético Goianiense Campeonato Goiano: 1985
Dom Bosco Campeonato Mato-Grossense: 1991
Individual 1985 Campeonato Goiano top scorer: 24 goals
Personal life
Oswaldo Faria is father of the footballer Alessandro Faria, also nicknamed "Bill".
Death
Bill died after being run over in Aparecida de Goiânia, on 22 September 2002 at the age of 49.
References
External links Bill at ogol.com.br