José Calazans Explained

Calazans
Fullname:	José Alves Calazans
Birth Date:	20 October 1939
Birth Place:	Salvador, Brazil
Position:	Right winger
Youthclubs1:	Bangu
Years1:	1953–1957
Years2:	1958–1960
Years3:	1961–1964
Caps3:	91
Goals3:	16
Nationalyears1:	1956–1959
Nationalcaps1:	2
Nationalgoals1:	0
Pcupdate:	18 February 2024

José Alves Calazans (born 20 October 1939), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.

Career

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

Calazans is brother of also footballer Zózimo. After retiring from football, he worked at the transportation department of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Honours

America-RJ

• Campeonato Carioca

1960

Brazil

• Taça Oswaldo Cruz

1956

• Copa Bernardo O'Higgins

1959

External links

• José Calazans at ogol.com.br

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pelo América também se morre . UOL Esporte . 18 February 2024 . pt.
2. Web site: Que fim levou? Calazans . Terceiro Tempo . 18 February 2024 . pt.
3. Web site: Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1953-1966 . RSSSF Brazil . 18 February 2024.
4. Web site: Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1959-1960 . RSSSF Brazil . 18 February 2024.