José Carlos da Silva José

José Carlos da Silva José (22 September 1941 – 26 April 2025), known as José Carlos, was a Portuguese footballer and manager. He mainly played as central defender for Sporting CP, who he joined in 1962. He would make a total of 348 appearances for them, winning three Primeira Divisão titles, four Taça de Portugals, and the 1963–64 European Cup Winners' Cup. Shortly after the 1966 FIFA World Cup, Sporting rejected a transfer offer from La Liga club FC Barcelona to sign him.

He was capped 36 times for Portugal, and played for them at the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He made his Portugal debut on 19 March 1961, during a 6–0 win against Luxembourg in 1962 FIFA World Cup qualifying. His last appearance would be nearly ten years later, in a 5–0 win against Denmark in the UEFA Euro 1972 UEFA Euro 1972 qualifying.

José Carlos died on 26 April 2025 at the age of 83 .

Honours
Sporting CP
Primeira Divisão: 1965–66, 1969–70, 1973–74
Taça de Portugal: 1962–63, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1963–64

Portugal
FIFA World Cup third place: 1966

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