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Carlos Silva dies: The former Uruguayan goalkeeper passed away at the age of 60.
Former Uruguayan goalkeeper Carlos Silva died recently at the age of 60, according to Argentine media reports. His death occurred when Silva collapsed while driving his vehicle in the Province of Buenos Aires, and authorities are working to clarify the circumstances.
Silva spent his entire career in Argentine football, with spells at Deportivo Morón, Quilmes, Argentinos Juniors, and Boca Juniors. At Deportivo Morón, he was part of the team that won promotion to the B Nacional after winning the title in 1990, and later continued his career at clubs in various divisions.
In 1991, he signed for Quilmes, which was playing in the First Division, although the club was relegated the following year. In 1992, he joined Argentinos Juniors and shortly afterward moved to Boca Juniors. At Xeneize, he played as Carlos Fernando Navarro Montoya's substitute and played in friendly matches in 1995, according to records from the time.
After retiring as a player, Silva ventured into coaching and goalkeeping. In 2002, he joined Rosario Central's coaching staff alongside César Luis Menotti and later worked with Ángel Cappa as a goalkeeping assistant. His time in the coaching staff kept him connected to football until his final years.
Local authorities and the Buenos Aires police are investigating the incident to determine whether the death was solely due to a mental illness or whether there was a traffic accident involving other circumstances. For more context on Silva's career and legacy, you can consult our archive and sports section.
