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Zé do Carmo (footballer)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is do Carmo and the second or paternal family name is Silva. "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

José do Carmo Silva Filho (born 22 August 1961), better known as Zé do Carmo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

A midfielder, Zé do Carmo began his career at Santa Cruz, the club where he became one of the main players in history. He was state champion three times with the club in 1983, 1986 and 1995.[1] He also played for Vasco da Gama, where he was captain in winning the Brazilian title in 1989.[2] In the end of the career, Zé do Carmos played in Portugal for Académica de Coimbra, and for CRB, Ituano and Uniclinic.[3]

International career

Zé do Carmo played in three official friendlies for the Brazil national football team during 1988 and 1989, against Belgium, Ecuador and Peru, match in which Zé do Carmo scored one of the goals.[4]

Honours

Santa Cruz
Vasco da Gama

References

  1. ^ "Zé do Carmo - 1983 - 1985 - 1995". Arquivo Coral (in Portuguese). 8 March 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Zé do Carmo recorda saída com Romário e bronca de Eurico no Vasco: "Não fale mais comigo"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 17 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Zé do Carmo". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1988-1989". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 2 February 2024.