Bira Burro

Ubiratã Silva do Espírito Santo, better known as Bira Burro, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager, who played as a forward.

Career

Born in the state of Amapá, Bira Burro began his career at EC Macapá, where he became the regional champion of the Amazon in 1975. He made history primarily with Clube do Remo, winning three state championships, and with SC Internacional, where he was part of the national championship team in 1979. He was nicknamed "burro" in Pará football due to the frequent confusion he caused during radio interviews.

Personal life

Bira is brother of the also footballer Aldo.

Honours

;Macapá

Torneio Integração da Amazônia: 1975

;Remo

Campeonato Paraense: 1977, 1978, 1979

;Internacional

Campeonato Brasileiro: 1979
Campeonato Gaúcho: 1981

;Atlético Mineiro

Campeonato Mineiro: 1982

;Náutico

Campeonato Pernambucano: 1984

;Individual

Campeonato Paraense top scorer: 1978, 1979

Death

Bira died on 14 September 2020, victim from liver cancer.