Zague (footballer, born 1934)
José Alves, nicknamed Zague (August 10, 1934 – January 19, 2021) was a Brazilian footballer. He played for Corinthians in his home country, and Club América in Mexico.
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Full name | José Alves dos Santos | ||
Date of birth | 10 August 1934 | ||
Place of birth | Bahia, Brazil | ||
Date of death | 19 January 2021 | (aged 86)||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Botafogo | |||
1956–1961 | Corinthians | 241 | (127) |
1961–1969 | América | 299 | (86) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Alves died on January 19, 2021 at the age of 86.[1]