Alcides da Cruz Faustino (2 December 1940 â 12 February 1988), simply known as Faustino, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a right winger.
Highlighted by his great dribbling ability, Faustino stood out at Ferroviária and was signed by São Paulo, where he played most of his career. He ended his career at Comercial de Tietê after suffering from ankle injuries. Became a physical education teacher after retiring from football.
Faustino died at the age of 47, after responding to an armed robbery in São Paulo.