Rodrigues Neto facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | José Rodrigues Neto | ||
| Date of birth | 6 December 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 29 April 2019 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1965–1966 | Vitória-ES | 0 | (0) |
| 1967–1975 | Flamengo | 97 | (5) |
| 1976 | Fluminense | 17 | (1) |
| 1977–1978 | Botafogo | 22 | (0) |
| 1978–1981 | Ferro Carril Oeste | 62 | (2) |
| 1981–1982 | Internacional | 23 | (1) |
| 1982–1983 | Boca Juniors | 11 | (0) |
| 1983 | São Cristóvão | 0 | (0) |
| 1983–1984 | Eastern | 13 | (3) |
| Total | 245 | (12) | |
| National team | |||
| 1972–1978 | Brazil | 11 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2002 | Moto Club | ||
| 2003 | São Bento | ||
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José Rodrigues Neto (born December 6, 1949 – died April 29, 2019) was a famous Brazilian football player. He played as a fullback, which is a defender on the side of the field. After his playing career, he also became a football manager.
Rodrigues Neto played football for many years, from 1965 to 1984. He was known for his strong defense and his ability to use both his right and left feet very well.
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A Football Star's Journey
Rodrigues Neto was born in Galiléia, a town in Minas Gerais, Brazil. He started his football journey in Brazil. He played for several big clubs in his home country.
Playing for Top Teams
Rodrigues Neto played for some of Brazil's most famous football clubs. These included Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Internacional. He spent many years at Flamengo, where he played 97 games.
- Vitória-ES: 1965–1966
- Flamengo: 1967–1975
- Fluminense: 1976
- Botafogo: 1977–1978
- Internacional: 1981–1982
- São Cristóvão: 1983
Playing Abroad
Rodrigues Neto also played football in other countries. He played in Argentina for two clubs:
- Ferro Carril Oeste (1978–1981)
- Boca Juniors (1982–1983)
He finished his playing career in Hong Kong. He played for a team called Eastern from 1983 to 1984.
Winning Championships
During his career, Rodrigues Neto helped his teams win many important titles. He was a part of several championship-winning squads.
- Rio de Janeiro State League (Campeonato Carioca): He won this league four times.
- 1967 (with Flamengo)
- 1972 (with Flamengo)
- 1974 (with Flamengo)
- 1976 (with Fluminense)
- Rio Grande do Sul State League (Campeonato Gaúcho): He won this league twice.
- 1981 (with Internacional)
- 1982 (with Internacional)
- Guanabara Cup (Taça Guanabara): He won this cup once.
- 1970 (with Flamengo)
Representing Brazil
Rodrigues Neto was also chosen to play for the Brazil national football team. This is a big honor for any player.
- He played 11 international games for Brazil between 1972 and 1978.
- He was part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He played in four matches during that World Cup.
- Even though he was a defender, he was known for his special skill. He could kick the ball well with both his right and left feet. This made it hard for opponents to predict his moves.
After Playing: A Manager
After he stopped playing, Rodrigues Neto became a football manager. He coached a few teams, including:
- Moto Club (2002)
- São Bento (2003)
Rodrigues Neto passed away on April 29, 2019, at the age of 69. He is remembered as a talented fullback who played for many top clubs and represented his country.
See Also
In Spanish: Rodrigues Neto para niños
