Nílton Pinheiro da Silva (born 5 November 1954), known as Nílton Batata, is a Brazilian footballer.
Club career
Nílton Batata played for Athletico Paranaense and Santos in Brazil, then he joined Club América in Mexico. Later on, he moved to the USA to play indoor soccer for Los Angeles Lazers. Then he played for Chicago Sting, before returning to indoor soccer by joining Chicago Power.
International career
He played in four matches for the Brazil in 1979. He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1979 Copa América tournament.
Later career
Nílton has owned a football academy since 1983. He also coached Sockers FC Chicago U13–U14.
In 2012, Nílton joined the Spanish-language sports television network ESPN Deportes, where he served as a commentator alongside reporter Richard Méndez for matches in Brazil.