José Carlos Santos da Silva
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José Carlos Santos da Silva, known as Zé Carlos (born 19 March 1975 in Ipirá
, Bahia
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for Club Bolívar
in Bolivia
, as a striker.
Zé do Gol (Zé of the Goal) while playing at Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
. There, he was champion of the 1997 Campeonato Carioca
and the Torneio Rio-São Paulo
in the following year. In January 2002, he left for Turkish side Malatyaspor
and, the next year, moved back to Brazil, for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
, also in Rio de Janeiro
.
In January 2004, Zé Carlos joined South Korea
n side Pohang Steelers
. The following year in the same month, he moved again, penning a one-year deal with Esporte Clube Juventude
.
Carlos spent the next one 1/2 years in Portugal
, with C.S. Marítimo and Sporting de Braga, helping the Minho side finish fourth in 2006–07 and qualify for the UEFA Cup.
On 12 July 2007, Zé Carlos signed a two-year contract with APOEL in Cyprus
. He experienced some trouble with injuries during his stay, but helped his side to win the season's domestic cup.
Later on, he had a short spell at Veria
, C.D. Trofense and Juventude
before moving to Bolívar
on 2010. One year later he helped Bolívar
to win the 2011 Bolivian League
by scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances.
Botafogo
APOEL
Club Bolívar
Ipirá
- Notable native :*Eugênio Gomes - Critic and author who won the Prêmio Machado de Assis in 1950....
, Bahia
Bahia
Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size...
), is a Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
in Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, as a striker.
Football career
Zé Carlos received the nicknameNickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
Zé do Gol (Zé of the Goal) while playing at Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
. There, he was champion of the 1997 Campeonato Carioca
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
and the Torneio Rio-São Paulo
Torneio Rio-São Paulo
Torneio Rio – São Paulo was a traditional Brazilian football competition contested between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro teams until from 1935 until 2002....
in the following year. In January 2002, he left for Turkish side Malatyaspor
Malatyaspor
Malatya SK is a Turkish sports club based in Malatya, mainly concentrated on football. Malatyaspor are currently playing in the TFF Third League. Previously their colors were yellow and black . They played in First League for 11 seasons. They are the first and only team located in Eastern Anatolia...
and, the next year, moved back to Brazil, for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
, also in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
.
In January 2004, Zé Carlos joined South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n side Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
. The following year in the same month, he moved again, penning a one-year deal with Esporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.-History:...
.
Carlos spent the next one 1/2 years in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, with C.S. Marítimo and Sporting de Braga, helping the Minho side finish fourth in 2006–07 and qualify for the UEFA Cup.
On 12 July 2007, Zé Carlos signed a two-year contract with APOEL in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. He experienced some trouble with injuries during his stay, but helped his side to win the season's domestic cup.
Later on, he had a short spell at Veria
Veria F.C.
Veria FC is a football club based in Veroia, Imathia, Greece. Veria FC was founded in 1960 when two local teams merged. Their nicknames are "Queen of the North" and "Rossoblu". They played in Alpha Ethniki at last for the 2007-2008 season and relegated twice in two seasons and found in Gamma Ethniki...
, C.D. Trofense and Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.-History:...
before moving to Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
on 2010. One year later he helped Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
to win the 2011 Bolivian League
2011 Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano season
The 2011 Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano season is the 35th season of LFPB. Originally comprising two tournaments, the 2011 season will be the first single-stage season since 2005. This is to change the calendar to European calendar like Argentina, Venezuela and Uruguay...
by scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances.
Honours
BotafogoBotafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
- Rio de Janeiro State LeagueCampeonato CariocaThe Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
: 1
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- 1997
APOEL
- Cypriot Cup: 1
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- 2007–08
Club BolívarClub Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
- Bolivian National LeagueLiga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano-List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:...
: 1
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- 20112011 Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano seasonThe 2011 Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano season is the 35th season of LFPB. Originally comprising two tournaments, the 2011 season will be the first single-stage season since 2005. This is to change the calendar to European calendar like Argentina, Venezuela and Uruguay...
- 2011