José Alves facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Alves dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 10 August 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Bahia, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 19 January 2021 (aged 86) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| Botafogo | |||
| 1956–1961 | Corinthians | 241 | (127) |
| 1961–1969 | América | 299 | (86) |
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José Alves, known by his nickname Zague, was a famous Brazilian football player. He was born on August 10, 1934, and passed away on January 19, 2021, at 86 years old. José Alves was known for being a powerful forward who scored many goals.
He played for two major clubs during his career. In his home country of Brazil, he played for Corinthians. Later, he moved to Mexico and became a star player for Club América.
Playing for Corinthians
José Alves joined Corinthians in Brazil in 1956. He played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals. During his time with Corinthians, he played in 241 matches. He was very good at finding the back of the net, scoring 127 goals for the team. This made him a popular player among the fans.
Star in Mexico: Club América
In 1961, José Alves moved to Mexico to play for Club América. This was a big move for him. He spent a long time with Club América, playing there from 1961 to 1969. He played in 299 games for the club. During these games, he scored 86 goals. His strong performance helped make him a legend at Club América.
José Alves's son, Luis Roberto Alves, also became a very famous football player for Club América. He is known as "Zague" too, just like his father.
