Zequinha facts for kids
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Zequinha, May 1963
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| Full name | Jose Ferreira Franco | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1934 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 25 July 2009 (aged 74) | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1954 | Auto Esporte-PB | ? | (?) | |||||||||||||
| 1954–1958 | Santa Cruz-PE | |||||||||||||||
| 1958–1965 | Palmeiras | |||||||||||||||
| 1965 | Fluminense | |||||||||||||||
| 1965–1968 | Palmeiras | |||||||||||||||
| 1968–1970 | Atlético-PR | |||||||||||||||
| 1970 | Náutico | |||||||||||||||
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| 1960–1965 | Brazil | 16 | (2) | |||||||||||||
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José Ferreira Franco (born November 18, 1934, in Recife) was a talented Brazilian football player. He was often called Zequinha. He played as a midfielder, helping his teams both defend and attack. Zequinha was a part of the famous Brazilian national team that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He passed away on July 25, 2009, at the age of 74.
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Playing for Brazil
Zequinha was a proud member of the Brazil national football team. He played in 16 matches for his country and scored 2 goals.
World Cup Champion
One of his biggest achievements was being part of the squad that won the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile. Even though he didn't play in any games during the tournament, he was an important substitute player. He received a winner's medal, which is a huge honor for any footballer.
Other International Successes
Zequinha also helped Brazil win the Copa Roca twice, in 1960 and 1963. He also won a gold medal at the 1963 Pan American Games with the national team. These wins showed his skill and importance to the Brazilian squad.
Club Career Highlights
Zequinha played for several well-known clubs in Brazil during his career. He was known for his strong play in the midfield.
Early Career
He started his professional journey in 1954 with Auto Esporte-PB. Later that year, he moved to Santa Cruz-PE, where he played until 1958.
Time at Palmeiras
From 1958 to 1965, Zequinha played for Palmeiras, a big club in São Paulo. He then had a short time with rivals Fluminense in 1965. But he soon returned to Palmeiras and played there until 1968.
Later Clubs
After his second spell at Palmeiras, Zequinha joined Atlético-PR in Curitiba. He played for them from 1968 to 1970. His final season in Brazil was with Náutico in 1970.
Achievements and Awards
Zequinha won many important titles throughout his career, especially with Palmeiras and the national team.
With Palmeiras
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With Brazil National Team
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See also
In Spanish: Zequinha para niños
