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Zé Sérgio
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Personal information
Full name José Sérgio Presti
Date of birth (1957-03-08) March 8, 1957 (age 68)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Striker
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1981 Brazil 25 (5)
Managerial career
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)

José Sérgio Presti (born on March 8, 1957, in São Paulo, Brazil), known by his nickname Zé Sérgio, is a famous former football (soccer) player. He was a talented striker, which means he played in a forward position to score goals. Zé Sérgio was known for his speed and skill on the field.

He played for several big clubs in Brazil and also in Japan. After his playing career, he became a football manager, helping to coach younger players and professional teams.

Playing Career Highlights

Zé Sérgio started his professional football journey in 1977. He played for some of Brazil's most well-known teams.

Club Teams and Years

  • São Paulo FC: He played for São Paulo from 1977 to 1984. This was a very important time in his career.
  • Santos FC: After São Paulo, he joined Santos and played there from 1984 to 1986.
  • Vasco da Gama: He then moved to Vasco da Gama, playing from 1986 to 1987.
  • Kashiwa Reysol: Zé Sérgio finished his playing career in Japan. He played for Kashiwa Reysol in the J-League from 1989 to 1991.

Playing for Brazil

Zé Sérgio also represented his country, Brazil, on the international stage.

  • He played 25 games for the Brazilian national team between May 1978 and May 1981.
  • During these games, he scored five goals for his country.
  • He was part of the Brazilian squad for the 1978 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.

Achievements and Trophies

Zé Sérgio won several important championships during his playing career.

With São Paulo FC

  • Brazilian League: He won this national championship in 1977.
  • São Paulo State League: He won this state championship twice, in 1980 and 1981.

With Santos FC

  • São Paulo State League: He won this state championship again in 1984 with Santos FC.

With Vasco da Gama

  • Rio de Janeiro State League: He won this state championship in 1987.

Life After Playing: Managerial Roles

After retiring as a player, Zé Sérgio continued his involvement in football as a manager. He coached different teams, including youth squads.

  • Kashiwa Reysol: He managed this Japanese club in 1995, the same team he played for.
  • São Paulo FC (Youth Teams): He coached the Under-17 team from 2005 to 2011 and the Under-20 team in 2012.
  • Ponte Preta (Youth Teams): He also coached the Under-20 team for Ponte Preta starting in 2012. He even served as an interim manager for their main team in 2012 and 2013.

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