José Alves Calazans (born 20 October 1939), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Alves Calazans | ||
| Date of birth | 20 October 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Salvador, Brazil | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bangu | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1957 | Bangu | ||
| 1958–1960 | America | ||
| 1961–1964 | Fluminense | 91 | (16) |
| International career | |||
| 1956–1959 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 February 2024 | |||
Career edit
Calazans began his career at Bangu, and played there until 1957. In 1960, he was one of the main people responsible for América's title in the Campeonato Carioca, scoring a historic free kick against Flamengo. He also made almost 100 appearances for Fluminense, his last club.[1][2]
Calazans played twice for the Brazil national team, in 1956 in the Oswaldo Cruz Cup and in 1959 in the Bernardo O'Higgins Cup.[3][4]
Personal life edit
Calazans is brother of also footballer Zózimo. After retiring from football, he worked at the transportation department of the state of Rio de Janeiro.[2]
Honours edit
- America-RJ
- Brazil
- Taça Oswaldo Cruz: 1956
- Copa Bernardo O'Higgins: 1959
References edit
- ^ "Pelo América também se morre". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Que fim levou? Calazans". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1953-1966". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1959-1960". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
External links edit
- José Calazans at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)