Career
Born in São Paulo Paulo, Silva began his managerial career at São Paulo Futebol Center, a São Paulo youth system based in Osasco, in 1996. In 2005 he joined Palmeiras, also taking care of the club"s youth setup. Silva left Verdão in 2007, and moved to Spanish Tercera División side CF Atlético Ciudad, being appointed as a sports director
He returned to his homeland in the following year, being named Santo André"s assistant manager.
After being in the staff of São Bento, Desportivo Brasil and Portuguesa, Silva was appointed River Plate-Southeast manager on 1 February 2011. He led the latter to their second Campeonato Sergipano title of its history, and also managed the side in both Série Doctorate and Copa do Brasil.
Silva moved to São Caetano in the following year, as an assistant manager. In November he was appointed as caretaker, replacing fired Émerson Leão.
Silva was relieved from his duties on 5 February 2013, but returned to Azulão on 13 March.
He was sacked again on the 28th, and moved to Mogi Mirim on 16 May.
Silva was sacked on 27 February 2014, and was appointed Ferroviária manager on 1 August. He was relieved from his duties on 2 October, and signed for Portuguesa on 15 December. On 6 April 2015 Silva was dimissed, with Lusa being almost relegated.
On 1 June he returned to Mogi Mirim, replacing fired Edinho.
Campeonato Sergipano in 2011 with River Plate.