Zuza (footballer, born 1911) explained

Zuza
Fullname:Luís Stevan de Siqueira Neto
Birth Date:2 October 1911
Birth Place:Jundiaí, Brazil
Death Place:São Carlos, Brazil
Height:1.70 m
Position:Forward
Years1:1927–1928
Clubs1:São Carlos Football Club
Years2:1929
Years3:1930
Years4:1930
Clubs4:São Carlos Football Club
Years5:1931
Years6:1931–1932
Years7:1932–1937
Caps7:37
Goals7:22
Years8:1936
Clubs8:Rio Claro (loan)
Years9:1938
Years10:1938–1939
Years11:1940
Caps11:10
Goals11:6
Years12:1941–1948
Years13:1951–1955
Pcupdate:8 January 2024

Luís Stevan de Siqueira Neto (2 October 1911 – 6 July 1977), better known as Zuza, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

Zuza began his career playing for teams in the city of São Carlos, still in the era when football was not fully professionalized in São Paulo. He arrived at Corinthians in 1932 and remained at the club until 1937, being part of the state champion squad.[1] With Palestra Itália (currently SE Palmeiras) in 1940, he also won a São Paulo title.[2]

Zuza is Guarani FC all-time top scorer, with 221 goals, with 18 scored against AA Ponte Preta.[3] [4]

Honours

Corinthians

1937

Palmeiras

1940

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zuza, ex-jogador do Corinthians . Meu Timão . 8 January 2024 . pt.
  2. Web site: Jogadores do Palmeiras: Zuza . Verdazzo . 8 January 2024 . pt.
  3. Web site: Semana do Guarani – Joca, 401 Jogos e a Lista dos 15 maiores artilheiros da história . Guarani FC . 8 April 2021 . 8 January 2024 . pt.
  4. Web site: Que fim levou? Zuza, o demônio loiro . Terceiro Tempo . 8 January 2024 . pt.