Aloísio (footballer, born 1974)
A Brazilian goalkeeper whose nomadic career saw him become a beloved stalwart for clubs across the country's football landscape.
Born 1974 (age 52)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: December 9·Generation X
Biography
Aloísio da Silva Filho, known simply as Aloísio, has carved out a remarkable and enduring niche as a traveling guardian of the goal. Born in Brazil, a nation famous for its flamboyant attackers, he chose the solitary, pressure-filled craft of goalkeeping. His career is a tour of Brazilian football's vast geography, from the storied clubs of the south to the passionate outfits of the northeast. Aloísio wasn't a fleeting star but a reliable constant, often arriving at a club and becoming its first-choice keeper for seasons on end, earning fan admiration through steadfast performances. His longevity is his defining trait, playing professionally well into his forties, a feat that speaks to profound physical conditioning and an undimmed love for the game. He represents the backbone of domestic football—the experienced professional whose knowledge and calm presence stabilize entire teams.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Aloísio was born in 1974, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aloísio Was Born
The biggest hits of 1974
#1 Movie
The Towering Inferno
Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Aloísio's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1974Born
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1979Started school
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1987Became a teenager
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Could drive
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1992Could vote
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Turned 21
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2004Turned 30
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2014Turned 40
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 50
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 52 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 150 appearances for Figueirense Futebol Clube, becoming a club icon.
- Played for major Brazilian clubs including Internacional and Coritiba.
- Maintained a professional playing career that spanned more than 25 years.
Did You Know?
He is known for his distinctive bald head and goatee beard.
Despite being a goalkeeper, he is noted for his calm distribution with his feet.
He played for Potiguar de Mossoró in his mid-forties, demonstrating exceptional longevity.
“A goalkeeper's life is made of split-second decisions and lonely hours of training.”
