Zé Carlos
Brazilian football goalkeeper (1962–2009)
Zé Carlos is a nickname for people with the given name José Carlos; it can refer to:
- Role
- Goalkeeper
- Affiliation
- Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
- Status
- Deceased (24 July 2009)
- Career Span
- 1983–2000
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Lore & Background
Zé Carlos (footballer, 1962–2009), full name José Carlos da Costa Araújo, Brazilian football goalkeeper. During the 1990 FIFA World Cup he was the third goalkeeper after Taffarel and Acácio, but was usually the second goalkeeper after Taffarel in the national team. He won one Brazilian championship in 1987.
In Their Own Story
The narrative of Zé Carlos is one of supporting excellence. While Taffarel claimed the headlines, Zé Carlos was the man in the wings, ready to step up if needed. His two caps for Brazil in 1989 demonstrated his capability, yet the path to the 1990 World Cup squad required him to accept a role behind both Taffarel and Acácio. Despite this third-place standing at the tournament, his contributions were vital enough that upon his death in July 2009, Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno chose to wear Zé Carlos's name on the back of his shirt for the remainder of the season. This gesture honored a career that included winning the Brazilian championship in 1987 and the Rio de Janeiro state title in 1986.
Reader's Guide
Zé Carlos (footballer, 1962–2009) was a Brazilian football goalkeeper.
Did You Know?
- Zé Carlos was the third goalkeeper after Taffarel and Acácio during the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
- He was usually the second goalkeeper after Taffarel in the national team.
- He won one Brazilian championship in 1987.
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