Carlos Mozer facts for kids
Mozer in 2005
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | José Carlos Nepomuceno Mozer | ||
| Date of birth | 19 September 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m | ||
| Playing position | 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) | |
| National team | |||
| 1983–1994 | Brazil | 32 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2006–2008 | Interclube | ||
| 2009 | Raja Casablanca | ||
| 2011 | Naval | ||
| 2011–2012 | Portimonense | ||
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José Carlos Nepomuceno Mozer, born on September 19, 1960, is a famous Brazilian former football player. He was a strong central defender. After his playing days, he also became a football manager.
Mozer played for many top clubs. He is best known for his time with Benfica in Portugal, where he played twice. He also spent three years playing for Olympique de Marseille in France.
He also played for the Brazilian national team, including in the 1983 Copa América and the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
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Mozer's Football Journey: Club Career Highlights
Mozer started his football career in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He joined the local club Flamengo.
Winning Trophies with Flamengo
At Flamengo, Mozer helped his team win some really big trophies. In 1981, they won the Copa Libertadores, which is a huge South American club competition. They also won the Intercontinental Cup in the same year. This cup was played between the best teams from Europe and South America. Mozer played over 100 games for Flamengo.
Moving to Portugal: Benfica
After his success in Brazil, Mozer moved to Portugal to play for S.L. Benfica. He quickly became a key player for the team. In the 1988–89 season, he helped Benfica win the Primeira Liga, which is Portugal's top football league. He also scored more than ten goals during his first time with the club. He formed a strong defense with his teammate Ricardo Gomes.
Playing in France: Olympique de Marseille
In 1989, Mozer was transferred to Olympique de Marseille in France. He continued to be a top defender there. He played against his old team, Benfica, in the European Cup semifinals in 1989–90. During his time in France, he helped Marseille win the Ligue 1 title three times in a row.
Return to Benfica and Japan
When he was 32, Mozer returned to Benfica. He played over 75 more games for them until 1995. He then finished his playing career in Japan with Kashima Antlers. Mozer holds a special record: he was the first player to score in penalty shootouts in two European Cup finals, in 1988 and 1991.
Mozer's International Career with Brazil
Mozer played for the Brazilian national team 32 times over about ten years.
Early International Appearances
His first game for Brazil was on July 28, 1983. It was a friendly match against Chile that ended in a 0–0 draw. Later that year, he was part of the team that finished second in the 1983 Copa América. Brazil lost to Uruguay in the final.
Playing in the FIFA World Cup
Mozer missed the 1986 FIFA World Cup because of an injury. However, he was chosen for the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. He played in the first two group matches. Brazil was knocked out of the tournament in the round of 16 by Argentina.
Missing the 1994 World Cup
Mozer was also selected for the 1994 FIFA World Cup squad. But, he got sick with jaundice and had to leave the team. Another player, Aldair, took his place. His last game for Brazil was a friendly match against Argentina on March 24, 1994, which Brazil won 2–0.
Mozer's Career as a Manager
After he stopped playing football, Mozer worked as a sports commentator for a while. He lived in Portugal during this time. Later, he decided to become a football manager.
Managing in Angola and Morocco
On October 24, 2006, Mozer signed a two-year contract to manage G.D. Interclube, a club in Angola. He led them to win the Girabola title in 2007. However, he was let go in April 2008 after a loss in the CAF Champions League. In July 2009, Mozer agreed to manage Raja Casablanca in Morocco, but he was sacked shortly after.
Coaching in Portugal
In December 2010, Mozer returned to Portugal to coach Associação Naval 1º de Maio. They were struggling in the league. In November 2011, he was appointed manager of Portimonense SC, another team that had been relegated from the top league.
Player Achievements and Trophies
Mozer won many important titles during his playing career.
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
- 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
Manager Achievements
Mozer also achieved success as a manager.
Interclube
- Girabola: 2007
Images for kids
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Mozer in 2005
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Mozer para niños
