Zé Sérgio facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Sérgio Presti | ||
| Date of birth | March 8, 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1978–1981 | Brazil | 25 | (5) |
| Teams managed | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1993–1995 | Kashiwa Reysol | ||
| 2005–2011 | São Paulo (U17) | ||
| 2012 | São Paulo (U20) | ||
| 2012– | Ponte Preta (U20) | ||
| 2012 | Ponte Preta (interim) | ||
| 2013 | Ponte Preta (interim) | ||
| † Appearances (Goals). | |||
José Sérgio Presti, better known as Zé Sérgio, is a famous former Brazilian football player. He was born on March 8, 1957, in São Paulo, Brazil. Zé Sérgio played as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals for his team.
He was known for his skill and speed on the field. Zé Sérgio played for several big clubs in Brazil and also in Japan.
Playing Career
Zé Sérgio started his professional career playing for São Paulo FC. He played there from 1977 to 1984. During his time at São Paulo, he became a very important player.
After São Paulo, he joined Santos and played there from 1984 to 1986. Later, he moved to Vasco da Gama for a short period, from 1986 to 1987.
Zé Sérgio also played in Japan for Kashiwa Reysol. He was with the team from 1989 to 1991. This was a unique experience for him, playing football in a different country.
Winning Trophies
Zé Sérgio had a very successful career and won many important championships with his teams.
With São Paulo:
- He won the Brazilian League in 1977. This is one of the biggest football titles in Brazil.
- He also won the São Paulo State League twice, in 1980 and 1981. This championship is for teams in the São Paulo state.
With Santos:
- Zé Sérgio won the São Paulo State League again in 1984.
With Vasco da Gama:
- He helped his team win the Rio de Janeiro State League in 1987. This is the top championship for teams in the Rio de Janeiro state.
National Team
Zé Sérgio also played for the Brazil national football team. This is a great honor for any football player. He played 25 international games for Brazil between May 1978 and May 1981.
During these games, he scored five goals for his country. He was also part of the Brazilian team that played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world, where countries compete for the global title.
Life After Playing
After retiring as a player, Zé Sérgio became a football manager. He managed Kashiwa Reysol in Japan in 1995, the same club he played for. He also worked with youth teams in Brazil, helping young players develop their skills. He managed the Under-17 and Under-20 teams for São Paulo FC and Ponte Preta.
