Carlos Mozer facts for kids
Mozer in 2005
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Carlos Nepomuceno Mozer | ||
| Date of birth | 19 September 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1980–1987 | Flamengo | 89 | (8) |
| 1987–1989 | Benfica | 61 | (8) |
| 1989–1992 | Marseille | 89 | (4) |
| 1992–1995 | Benfica | 59 | (3) |
| 1995–1996 | Kashima Antlers | 17 | (0) |
| Total | 315 | (23) | |
| International career | |||
| 1983–1994 | Brazil | 32 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Interclube | ||
| 2009 | Raja Casablanca | ||
| 2011 | Naval | ||
| 2011–2012 | Portimonense | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Carlos Nepomuceno Mozer, born on September 19, 1960, is a famous Brazilian former professional footballer. He played as a central defender, which is a key defensive position in football. After his playing career, he also became a manager.
Mozer is best known for his time playing for Benfica in Portugal. He played for them in two different periods. He also spent three years playing for the French club Marseille.
He represented the Brazilian national team in important tournaments. These included the 1983 Copa América and the 1990 World Cup.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting Strong at Flamengo
Mozer was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began his football journey playing for his local club, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. He helped Flamengo win some really big titles early in his career. In 1981, his team won the Copa Libertadores, which is a major South American club competition. They also won the Intercontinental Cup in the same year. This cup was a match between the best teams from Europe and South America.
Mozer played over 100 games for Flamengo. He was a very important player for them.
Success in Portugal with Benfica
After his time at Flamengo, Mozer moved to Portugal to play for S.L. Benfica. He quickly became a regular starter for the team. He helped Benfica win the Primeira Liga, which is Portugal's top football league, in the 1988–89 season. During his first time at Benfica, he scored more than ten goals. He often played alongside his fellow Brazilian, Ricardo Gomes, in defense.
Moving to France with Marseille
In 1989, Mozer was transferred to Olympique de Marseille in France. He continued to be a key player there. He helped Marseille win three Ligue 1 titles in a row. Ligue 1 is the top football league in France.
He even played against his old team, Benfica, in the semifinals of the European Cup in the 1989–90 season.
Return to Benfica and Japan
When he was 32, Mozer returned to Benfica. He played more than 75 games for them before leaving in 1995. He finished his playing career in Japan with Kashima Antlers.
Mozer holds a unique record. He was the first player to score in penalty shootouts in two different European Cup finals. These were in 1988 and 1991.
International Career for Brazil
Mozer played 32 times for the Brazilian national team over about ten years. His first game for Brazil was on July 28, 1983. It was a friendly match against Chile that ended in a 0–0 draw.
He was part of the Brazilian team that finished second in the 1983 Copa América tournament. They lost to Uruguay in the final.
Mozer missed the 1986 FIFA World Cup because of an injury. However, he was chosen for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. He received a yellow card in the first two group games. Because of this, he could not play in the round of 16 match against Argentina, which Brazil lost 1–0.
He was initially selected for the 1994 World Cup squad. But he was diagnosed with jaundice, a health condition, and had to leave the team. Another player, Aldair, took his place. His last game for Brazil was a friendly match against rivals Argentina on March 24, 1994, which Brazil won 2–0.
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Mozer worked as a sports commentator for a while. He then decided to become a football manager.
In October 2006, he signed a two-year contract with the Angolan club G.D. Interclube. He led them to win the Girabola title, which is Angola's top league, in 2007.
Later, in July 2009, Mozer became the manager of Raja Casablanca in Morocco. In December 2010, he returned to Portugal to coach Associação Naval 1º de Maio. In November 2011, he was appointed manager of Portimonense SC.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | ||
| Flamengo | 1980 | Série A | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1982 | 17 | 1 | ||
| 1983 | 10 | 1 | ||
| 1984 | 18 | 3 | ||
| 1985 | 17 | 1 | ||
| 1986 | 24 | 2 | ||
| Total | 89 | 8 | ||
| Benfica | 1987–88 | Primeira Liga | 32 | 6 |
| 1988–89 | 29 | 2 | ||
| Total | 61 | 8 | ||
| Marseille | 1989–90 | Ligue 1 | 27 | 4 |
| 1990–91 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 1991–92 | 31 | 0 | ||
| Total | 89 | 4 | ||
| Benfica | 1992–93 | Primeira Liga | 13 | 0 |
| 1993–94 | 29 | 3 | ||
| 1994–95 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Total | 59 | 3 | ||
| Kashima Antlers | 1995 | J1 League | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 17 | 0 | ||
| Total | 315 | 23 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 32 | 0 | |
Honours and Achievements
As a Player
Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 1981, 1986
- Copa Libertadores: 1981
- Intercontinental Cup: 1981
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 1982, 1983
Benfica
- Primeira Liga: 1988–89, 1993–94
- Taça de Portugal: 1992–93; Runner-up 1988–89
- European Cup runner-up: 1987–88
Marseille
- Ligue 1: 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92
- Coupe de France runner-up: 1990–91
- European Cup runner-up: 1990–91
Kashima Antlers
- J1 League: 1996
Individual Awards
- Onze de Onze: 1989, 1990
As a Manager
Interclube
- Girabola: 2007
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Mozer para niños
