Zetti

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Lore & Background

Zetti played with São Paulo from 1990 to 1996. Other clubs played for include Guarani, Toledo, Londrina, Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense and Sport. He made 17 appearances for Brazil during the early 1990s. He was the manager of Esporte Clube Juventude in the Brazilian league second division, and on May 7, 2009, he was hired as the manager of Paraná Clube.

In Their Own Story

The floodlights at Pacaembu hummed against the humid São Paulo night. Rain slicked the grass as Zetti wiped his gloves, eyes scanning the opposing striker. The crowd roared, a sea of white and black pressing forward. He barked an order to the center-backs, pointing firmly toward the six-yard box. A shot came in low, desperate. Zetti didn't hesitate, diving with instinct honed by thousands of hours. The ball hit his palm and rolled away harmless. The stadium erupted. For him, it wasn't just a save; it was another night protecting the badge.

Reader's Guide

Zetti is known as one of the most successful goalkeepers in São Paulo's history, winning 1 Brazilian championship, 2 Copas Libertadores and 2 Intercontinental Cups during his time there. His honours with São Paulo include Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (1991), Campeonato Paulista (1991, 1992), Copa Libertadores (1992, 1993), Supercopa Libertadores (1993), Recopa Sudamericana (1993, 1994), Intercontinental Cup (1992, 1993), and Copa Master de CONMEBOL (1996). With Santos he won the Torneio Rio-São Paulo (1997). Internationally, he won the FIFA World Cup (1994).

Did You Know?

• Zetti was born on 10 January 1965.
• He was a member of Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning squad.
• He played for São Paulo from 1990 to 1996.
• He also played for Guarani, Toledo, Londrina, Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense and Sport.
• He managed Esporte Clube Juventude and later Paraná Clube.