Mauro Silva
Mauro da Silva Gomes (born 12 January 1968 in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo), known as Silva, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
A workhorse with incredible stamina, as well as tackling and leadership skills, he was best known for his 13-year spell with Deportivo de La Coruña, also being part of Brazil's World Cup-winning squad in 1994.
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