Airton Ferreira da Silva, best known as Airton Pavilhão (31 October 1934 – 3 April 2012) was an association football defender.[1]

Pavilhão was born and died in Porto Alegre, Brazil. In the course of his career (1949–1971), he played for Força e Luz, Grêmio, Santos and Cruz Alta Rio Grande do Sul. He won eleven Campeonato Gaúcho with Grêmio (from 1956 to 1960 and from 1962 to 1967).[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ex-zagueiro do Grêmio, Airton Pavilhão morre em Porto Alegre" (in Portuguese). Goal.com. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  2. ^ Altair Santos (25 October 2010). "Grêmio foi adversário mais difícil que o Inter frente ao Santos de Pelé" (in Portuguese). iG Esporte.