José Maria de Carvalho Sales (3 December 1931 – 21 March 2021), known as Zé Maria, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder.[1] He made three appearances for the Brazil national team in 1959.[2] He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1959 South American Championship that took place in Ecuador.[3] Zé Maria died on 21 March 2021, at the age of 89.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Maria de Carvalho Sales | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Belem, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 21 March 2021 (aged 89) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Sport Recife | |||
| Náutico | |||
| International career | |||
| 1959 | Brazil | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References edit
- ^ Zé Maria at WorldFootball.net
- ^ "José Maria de Carvalho Sales". National Football Teams. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "South American Championship 1959 (2nd Tournament)". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "Sport lamenta morte de ex-jogador que foi convocado para seleção brasileira". JC. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
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