Background
Nino was born in Brazil to Nilton Da Silva, a former professional indoor soccer player.
Nino was born in Brazil to Nilton Da Silva, a former professional indoor soccer player.
Attended Saint Viator Catholic High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Currently runs an elite youth soccer club in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Was teammates with Walter Payton"s son Jarrett Payton and John Valentino at Saint Viator. Led Saint Viator to a 3rd place State finish his senior year.
Youngest player at the time (17yrs old) ever to sign a professional Master of Library Science contract.