Reynaldo (footballer, born 1989)
A Brazilian forward whose career was a global journey, playing in over ten countries and leaving a mark with his instinctive goal-scoring.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Brazilian footballer·Birthday: August 24·Millennials
Biography
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Reynaldo dos Santos Silva's professional path was defined by its remarkable geographic scope. His early promise in Brazil led not to a storied European career, but to a footballing odyssey across continents. He became a quintessential journeyman, with stints in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. This nomadic existence showcased a specific talent: an ability to adapt quickly and find the net for clubs from Thailand to Bulgaria. While he never settled at a global powerhouse, his career pattern reflects the modern, interconnected nature of football, where talent circulates through leagues worldwide. His retirement closed the chapter on a player who embodied the sport's global workforce, scoring goals far from the traditional spotlight.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Reynaldo was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Reynaldo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Reynaldo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Bulgarian Cup with Ludogorets Razgrad in 2014.
- Scored in the AFC Champions League during his time with Buriram United in Thailand.
- Represented Brazil at the under-20 level in international youth competitions.
Did You Know?
He played for clubs in over ten different countries including Brazil, Thailand, Bulgaria, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Reynaldo shares his name with a famous Brazilian forward from the 1970s, Reinaldo.
He scored on his debut for several clubs throughout his itinerant career.
“My career map is written in airport codes and cleat marks.”
