Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: JosÃ Marcelo Ferreira , aka ZÃ Maria ( born July 25 , 1973 in Oeiras , PiauÃ ) , is a former professional Brazilian footballer and a current manager .
Simplified: JosÃ Marcelo Ferreira ( born 25 July 1973 ) is a former Brazilian football player .