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
editCalazans 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
editCalazans 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)