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Zecão (footballer)
José Carlos Picini (15 May 1949 – 16 April 2020), better known as Zecão, was a Brazilian professional footballer and manager who played as a goalkeeper. CareerRevealed by EC São Bento youth categories, Zecão began his career with the club. In 1973 he arrived at Portuguesa de Desportos, where he made history by being the goalkeeper of the shared title with Santos FC of the 1973 Campeonato Paulista.[1][2] He also had spells for America-RJ, Marília and Operário-MS.[3] As a coach, Zecão had a brief spell at Portuguesa in 1988, where he led the club for 5 matches.[1] Honours
Personal lifeZecão was the cousin of sports narrator Nilson César (Rádio Jovem Pan). DeathZecão died from worsening pancreatic cancer on his ranch in Sarapuí, near Sorocaba, on 16 April 2020 at the age of 70.[3] References
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