Zéca Lopes facts for kids
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| Full name | José dos Santos Lopes | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 November 1910 or 25 February 1911 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Batatais, Brazil | ||||||||||||
| Date of death | 28 August 1996 (aged 85) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 1932–1941 | Corinthians | ||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||
| 1938 | Brazil | ||||||||||||
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||
José dos Santos Lopes (born November 1, 1910, or February 25, 1911 – died August 28, 1996), known as Zéca Lopes, was a talented Brazilian football player. He played as a striker, which means he was one of the main players responsible for scoring goals. Zéca Lopes was part of the Brazilian national team that competed in the 1938 FIFA World Cup finals.
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Early Life and Career
Zéca Lopes was born in Batatais, a city in Brazil. He grew up loving football, which is the most popular sport in Brazil. He became known for his skills as a striker, a player whose main job is to score goals for their team.
Playing for Corinthians
Zéca Lopes played for a famous Brazilian club called Corinthians. He was with the team for many years, from 1932 to 1941. During his time at Corinthians, he helped the team achieve success and became a well-known player in Brazilian football.
International Career
Zéca Lopes had the honor of representing his country, Brazil, on the international stage. He was chosen to play for the Brazilian national team in 1938.
1938 FIFA World Cup
One of the biggest moments in Zéca Lopes's career was playing in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. This major international football tournament was held in France. Brazil performed very well in the competition.
Brazil's Performance
The Brazilian team, with Zéca Lopes as part of the squad, showed great skill and determination. They managed to reach the semi-finals of the tournament. Even though they didn't win the final, Brazil secured third place in the 1938 World Cup. This was a significant achievement for the team and for Brazilian football history.
Legacy
Zéca Lopes is remembered as one of the players who helped shape Brazilian football in the early 20th century. His participation in the World Cup and his long career with Corinthians left a mark on the sport. He passed away on August 28, 1996.
See also
In Spanish: Lopes (futbolista) para niños
