Claudio da Silva Pinto (born 12 June 1968) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a midfielder or striker for Porto Alegre.
Claudinho is a native of Bom Jesus, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
In 1997, he signed for Mexican side Atlético Morelia. In 1999, he signed for Mexican side Monterrey.
Claudinho mainly operated as a striker and was known for "his physique that was not as athletic as possible".
After retiring from professional football, Claudinho worked as a businessman in Brazil.
Claudinho has two sons. One of them, is also a footballer (Mauricio Caprini).