Beyond Success: One Athlete's Outstanding Pursuit of Goals, God, and Glory

The Life and Faith of a FIFA World Cup Soccer Player

As the most-watched sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup is the holy grail for soccer players in pursuit of goals and glory. But Brazilian soccer star Paulo Silas Pereira, simply known as "Silas" in Brazil, found something that soccer fame could never provide: a faith in Jesus that sustained him through victory, failure, and life beyond the stadium.

From playing childhood street games in São Paulo to two FIFA World Cup appearances, Beyond Success is Silas's inspiring story of striving, struggle, and faith. You'll come to know Silas not only as a soccer player, but as

• a boy growing up in a humble, faith-filled home with a single father and 8 siblings after losing his mother at age 5
• a young player battling homesickness and pregame anxiety
• a husband and father struggling to balance the pressures of a public career with commitments to his family
  

Silas shares powerful life lessons about ambition, achievement, and faith in Jesus that will fundamentally change your understanding of success. For soccer fans, athletes, and Christians of any background, Beyond Success will motivate you in your faith and challenge you to make the most of the life God has given you.

Author: Paulo Silas Pereira
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.44w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9780736993814

About the Author

Paulo Silas Pereira is a former international soccer star who played in two FIFA World Cups with Brazil and competed for top clubs in Brazil, Portugal, and Argentina. From humble beginnings in São Paulo to coaching and broadcasting on ESPN, Silas's story reflects perseverance, conviction, and the importance of faith in Jesus. He is married, a father of three, and passionate about inspiring others through his life journey.